Joel Snyder, Ph.D., is a senior IT consultant with 30 years of practice. An internationally recognized expert in the areas of security, messaging and networks, Dr. Snyder is a popular speaker and ...

Microsoft releases cumulative updates for SQL Server 2025 and SQL Server 2022 environments. Updates improve database reliability, query processing, performance and operational stability for ...

SQL Server is primarily built around a row-based table structure that connects related data elements in different tables to one another, avoiding the need to redundantly store data in multiple places ...

As Microsoft phases out older Exchange Server versions, IT leaders are facing new decisions about how to stay compliant and cost-efficient. Understanding the current licensing landscape for Windows ...

Microsoft SQL Server version migrations are one of the more difficult activities for a DBA to execute, yet they are a very common change to the infrastructure. Databases eventually have to be migrated ...

SQL Server backups cannot be restored to older versions directly. Use Export and Import Data-Tier Application for cross-version database migration. Reconfigure permissions, logins, and connection ...

Your last SQL Server end-of-support deadlineBy Johan Lamberts, MD, Ascent TechnologyIssued by Ascent TechnologyJohannesburg, 28 Sep 2026 End the SQL Server deadline cycle for good. (Image: Ascent ...