As SQL Server 2016 approaches end of support in July 2026, a look back at its groundbreaking innovations reveals how it reshaped Microsoft's data platform and why it's time to move forward.

SQL Server 2016 and Azure SQL Database both give you tables that automatically keep track of the history of your data. Here's how to retrieve that historical data. In an earlier column, I showed how ...

If you are building a simple dashboard or a form-based application, the traditional JSON API (REST or GraphQL) approach is ...

Admins with Dynamics 365 on-prem should also take note of a “severe” vulnerability that allows remote code execution.

Note that you always need CommandExecute; DatabaseBackup, DatabaseIntegrityCheck, and IndexOptimize are using it. You need CommandLog if you are going to use the ...

Note: You must have administrative rights on the computer to install SQL Server 2017. After downloading and running the installer, you may perform an immediate Basic ...

You're a DBA, sysadmin, or developer who manages Microsoft SQL Servers. It's your fault if they're down or slow. These tools help you understand what's going on in ...

Built on SQL Server's best-in-class security, performance and availability, SQL Server 2025 empowers you to accelerate AI using your own data, securely and at enterprise scale. It supports hybrid ...

While the survival world in Minecraft is fun, the joy is multifold when you’re sharing the adventure with others. That’s where Minecraft multiplayer servers come into play. You can always make your ...

Windows Server 2025 comes with great developments like Hotpatching for everyone, next-generation Active Directory and SMB, Mission Critical Data & Storage, Hyper-V & AI, etc. To get these features and ...

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