The April 2026 KB5083769 security update breaks third-party backup applications from multiple vendors on systems running ...

SQL Server, which you install and manage yourself, and Azure SQL, which Microsoft runs for you as a managed service. Both use the same underlying engine, so code and queries work the same way. The ...

In this review of Stellar Repair for MS SQL, we take a closer look at Stellar’s corporate-grade SQL repair solution, ...

Abstract: As cloud systems scale, ensuring service availability while minimizing backup resources has become a critical challenge. A reliable method for evaluating service availability is essential ...

New Releases Deliver Deeper SQL Server Health Monitoring, Automated Quorum Enforcement, Improved Security, and More Flexible, Efficient Management of Containerized Availability Groups FORT COLLINS, ...

A massive 4TB SQL Server backup file belonging to global accounting giant Ernst & Young (EY) was discovered publicly accessible on Microsoft Azure. The exposure, uncovered by cybersecurity firm Neo ...

Let's follow up the last column with a step-by-step breakdown shows how the PowerShell script automates SQL Server backups, manages retention, logs activity and verifies data integrity. In my first ...

A couple of months ago, I wrote an article on how to use PowerShell to back up a database within SQL Server Express Edition. Even though the technique that I described in that post works, the script ...

The first release candidate (RC0) of SQL Server 2025 is now available. As we move toward general availability, our focus shifts to delivering enhanced stability, performance, and product improvements ...

If you don’t have a backup of your MS SQL database, then follow the below ways to recover deleted data. Transaction log files record each change made to the ...

Working as a server is not for the faint of heart. From managing unruly customers to handling multiple tables at once, waitstaff often find themselves walking a fine line between excellent service and ...