Exam 70-462: Using Azure for the Practice Setup
A step-by-step guide to creating a practice setup for the 70-462 exam using Azure virtual machines.
SQL Server Authenticated Users, why are we still using them?
AD Authentication in SQL Server has been around for a long time, so why do we still use SQL Authentication?
Troubleshooting Parameter Sniffing Issues the Right Way: Part 1
Tara Kizer explains that many of you are troubleshooting Parameter Sniffing issues the wrong way in production. In this three-part series, she will show you how to troubleshoot it the right way.
SQL Server Graph Databases – Part 1: Introduction
SQL Server 2017 now includes a new feature to represent complex relationships in data called Graph Databases. Robert Sheldon introduces Graph Databases in the first article of this new series.
How does GDPR impact your SQL Server Recovery Plans
With GDPR on the imminent horizon, there are many things that Data Platform engineers need to consider with regards to the rights of data subjects. Primary among these is understanding the impact of requests to be forgotten and updates to a person's data when it comes to restoring databases. If you have data that is within the scope of the GDPR then here are some thoughts on extra processes for your DR planning.
Small Changes and Big Impacts
Using new features and changing code can cause problems in your environment. Always test to be sure that the impact is acceptable.
SQL Server 2016 Availability Group - Automatic Seeding with SSMS 17.x
In SQL Server 2016 the availability group automatic seeding functionality is implemented. This article will detail the steps to use of SSMS with automatic seeding and its limitations.
How to Send a TDE Encrypted Backup to Someone Outside Your Organization
Once you enable your database to be encrypted with Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), the physical database files, and the database backups are encrypted. If your database and database backup are encrypted, then how can you send the encrypted backup to a person outside your organization?
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Question of the Day
Changing the AG Listener
In SQL Server 2025, if I want to remove an IP from a listener, what do I do?
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