SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) version 22.5 is now available, bringing a mix of new features, usability improvements, ...

Microsoft has finally fixed a known issue that was causing systems running Windows Server 2019 and 2022 to "unexpectedly" ...

Explore the best data analytics tools for enterprises in 2026 that harness AI and advanced analytics to improve data-driven decision-making. Uncover key features, pricing, and ideal use cases to boost ...

On the server and on the desktop, these apps helped showcase what Linux can do.

The homelab that talks back.

This week, we are excited to kick off SQLCon 2026 alongside FabCon in Atlanta. Bringing these SQL and Fabric communities together creates a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and share what’s next ...

Two zero-day flaws in the form of a denial of service (DoS) issue in .NET and an elevation of privilege (EoP) issue in SQL Server top the agenda for security teams in Microsoft’s latest monthly Patch ...

This article describes how to uninstall a stand-alone instance of [!INCLUDE [ssNoVersion](../../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)]. By following the steps in this article ...

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 ...

Another year passes. I was hoping to write more articles instead of just these end-of-the-year screeds, but I almost died in the spring semester, and it sucked up my time. Nevertheless, I will go ...

Database estates are growing and evolving fast. Most IT teams now manage a mix of on-premises servers, cloud deployments, containers, and services spread across different platforms. For IT managers, ...