2026-05-25 (first published: 2026-05-06)
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Articles
Stop Prompting Your AI Agent. Give It a Playbook.
Learn about how you can better prompt your AI Assistant in solving problems and producing code.
2026-05-25
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How to run SQL Server on Amazon Elastic Container Service
Learn how to efficiently run SQL Server using Amazon Elastic Container Service for a hassle-free Docker container experience.
2026-05-25
Database Mail in SQL Server 2022
This article covers the basics of getting Database Mail setup in SQL Server.
2026-05-22
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Local vs remote MCP servers – which should you choose?
Should you choose a local or remote MCP server? The best option depends on your security needs, performance goals, and deployment model. This guide explains the differences between local and remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, including privacy, scalability, latency, and integration trade-offs.
2026-05-22
SQL Server 2022 Build List
This is a list of the builds for SQL Server 2022. There are other build lists available here. A list of all the builds that I can find and install on my Build VM. If you find a build not listed here, please let the webmaster know (webmaster at sqlservercentral.com). All builds are listed in reverse […]
2026-05-21 (first published: 2022-09-01)
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SQL Server 2025 Build List
This is a list of the builds for SQL Server 2025. There are other build lists available here. A list of all the builds that I can find and install on my Build VM. If you find a build not listed here, please let the webmaster know (webmaster at sqlservercentral.com). All builds are listed in reverse […]
2026-05-21 (first published: 2025-11-24)
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SQL Server 2016 Build List
A list of all builds for SQL Server 2016. Updated with CU2 for SP2 and CU10 for SP1.
2026-05-20 (first published: 2017-01-25)
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2026-05-20 (first published: 2018-12-18)
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2026-05-20 (first published: 2018-12-20)
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Blogs
PostgreSQL: Diagnosing and Fixing a Sequential Scan with No Filter Predicate
A sequential scan is not always a problem — PostgreSQL's planner often chooses one...
Giving AI Agents Visibility Into SQL Server with MCP
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it actually takes to make an...
The Book of Redgate: Profits
By Steve Jones
Redgate is a for-profit company. We look to make money by building and selling...
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