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Today, we're going to dive deep into a common, yet critical, upgrade path, that is, the upgrade from SQL Server 2012 to 2019 step by step. The journey from SQL Server 2012 to 2019 is a significant ...

This article describes how to remove a Cumulative Update (CU) from a stand-alone instance of [!INCLUDE[ssNoVersion](../../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)], on both ...

At Microsoft Build, SQL Server 2025 enters public preview with major enhancements in AI integration, performance, reliability and developer tools -- reaffirming Microsoft’s continued investment in its ...

SQL Servers are databases that are brimming with data that can be more or less important. As such, the guide below will feature the best SQL server backup software that you can buy. We cover various ...

At today's kickoff for Microsoft Ignite, the company announced that SQL Server 2025 is finally coming. No timing was announced for the release, but based on prior versions, I would expect to see a ...

Migrating your SQL Server to a new server or platform can be a challenging and time-consuming task. You need to ensure that the data, schemas, permissions, jobs and server settings are transferred ...

Would you like to avoid spending your weekends patching servers? The new Hotpatch feature in Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition addresses this pain point—it can reduce many IT teams’ ...

“Embracing Azure SQL Managed Instance offered us more than just a cloud-based database solution. It helped us unlock a realm of scalability, high availability, and cost-efficiency, providing the ...

Pairing your on-prem SQL Server with a cloud-based instance for high availability has its challenges, but they can be overcome. Here’s how. The geographic distribution of cloud data centers makes it ...

The latest release has been labeled vSphere 6.0 U2. Most of the new features targeting the All-Flash version of VSAN which is able to leverage those new saving and protection features without losing ...