🌐 What is Azure SQL Migration Extension? The Azure SQL Migration Extension for Azure Data Studio is a powerful tool that simplifies the process of migrating on-premises SQL Server...
2025-08-27 (first published: 2025-08-06)
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Migrating databases to the cloud can be complex, but Azure Database Migration Service (DMS) simplifies the process with a robust, fully managed solution. Whether you’re transitioning from SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL,...
2025-08-20 (first published: 2025-07-31)
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Migrating SQL Server databases is a critical task for IT teams aiming to modernize infrastructure, improve performance, or transition to cloud platforms. One of the most widely used tools...
2025-08-15 (first published: 2025-07-30)
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🚀 Introduction SQL Server 2025 is a landmark release that redefines how developers and data professionals interact with data. With the rise of AI, unstructured data, and real-time analytics,...
2025-08-13 (first published: 2025-07-29)
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When deploying SQL Server in enterprise environments, choosing the right service account model is critical for security, manageability, and scalability. Traditionally, DBAs have relied on standard domain accounts with static passwords,...
2025-08-12
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In today’s hybrid and multi-cloud world, managing SQL Server instances across diverse environments can be a daunting task. Enter Azure Arc—Microsoft’s game-changing solution that brings the power of Azure to...
2025-08-07
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PostgreSQL is a powerful open-source relational database system, but over time, its tables and indexes can become bloated due to frequent updates and deletions. This can lead to inefficient...
2025-08-05
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Introduction Migrating databases can be a complex task, especially when dealing with large-scale systems or transitioning to cloud environments. The SQL Server Migration component in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) offers...
2025-08-01
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Upgrading SQL Server is a mission-critical task for DBAs, especially when the goal is zero disruption to application connectivity. Whether you’re modernizing for performance, compliance, or supportability, choosing the right...
2025-07-28
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📘 What Is TempDB and Why It Matters TempDB is a shared system database in SQL Server used for: Because it’s used by every session and process, TempDB is often a performance bottleneck—especially...
2025-07-24
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CREATE TABLE Response ( ResponseID INT NOT NULL CONSTRAINT ResponsePK PRIMARY KEY , ResponseVal VARBINARY(5000) ) GOIf I want to get a value from this table that I can add to a URL in a browser, which of these code items produces a result I can use? See possible answers