The Challenge of Edge Security
We will see databases deployed on the edge, and we will need strong security patches.
2021-12-20
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Patching
The Last SQL Server Service Pack
SQL Server 2016 SP3, the last service pack ever is out. Steve comments on how the world of software patches has changed.
2021-10-08
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Patching Challenges
Having a patching strategy for your systems is important, and Steve notes that you ought to be organized and allow for some flexibility when designing one.
2021-06-30
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2021-04-10
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SQL Server Database engine patching
This script can install Service pack, security patch and Cumulative update on SQL instance(Database Engine).
2020-05-26 (first published: 2020-05-19)
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The Time to Patch
Microsoft has spent years working on building a reliable and dependable patch process for their software. While some products have had more sporadic updates, SQL Server has moved to a fairly regular schedule. Not quite a predictable "Patch Tuesday" schedule, but you can count on a CU arriving every month or two for SQL Server. […]
2020-01-03
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Finding Non Current Cumulative Updates
A short article to help you quickly find a CU that isn't the latest one.
2019-12-19
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6 steps to a more secure SQL database
Security is often something people think about only after they have had a problem. Given that the average cost of a data breach is $3.92 million (SecurityIntelligence 2019) and ransomware attacks have increased 97% over the past 2 years (PhishMe 2019), the "if it's not broke, don't fix it" approach can clearly be catastrophic. Here […]
2019-10-07
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Install Cumulative Updates
This week Steve Jones recommends installing Cumulative Updates. If you can test them.
2016-05-02
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Steps to Apply a Service Pack or Patch to Mirrored SQL Server Databases
Planning on patching my SQL Servers to the latest service pack, but not sure how to complete this for a environment that is using database mirroring? In this tip, will outline the environment and then walk through the process of patching mirrored servers.
2012-06-22
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