You can add metadata columns like source, created by, created at, and updated at to your tables. Mark migrated data with 'legacy' and user-generated data with 'user'. Use triggers to...

Thanks for confirming, Parkin. I was seeing the same and wasn’t sure if something went wrong during the upgrade. Good to know it's expected and not just on my end.

I'd recommend also checking for things like online indexing, data compression, or transparent data encryption, especially if you're auditing older instances. A full review of what’s actually in use at...

Consider VBA for extracting cell-level data, you can run the script directly from Excel. You could create a macro that triggers on a specific event, like opening the workbook or...

The issue with temp tables not clearing could be related to the connection scope or session not closing properly, especially with upgrades. One approach is to ensure that your temp...

Since SSMS 18.12.1 works fine, it might be worth checking the TLS settings. SQL Server 2005 doesn’t support TLS 1.2 by default, so you might need to enable it or...

You’ve done most of the setup already, but for Windows Authentication to work, your SSMS machine needs to be joined to the same Active Directory domain as the RDS instance....

Use Automated Backup and Restore. It’s a straightforward approach for creating replicas and works well for your nightly sync requirement. Snapshot geo-replication is more suited for high availability and real-time...

The problem often comes down to the way the temp tables are being used and scoped within your application. Make sure you're dropping the temp tables at the end of...

Find a service that can provide you with a file system interface that's compatible with your video editing software, rather than just a simple object storage service like S3. This...

Make sure you review the schema of the databases and add any missing indexes to improve the performance of the replication process. For very large tables, you may need to...