Backup Just Got Smarter: What’s New in Microsoft SQL Server 2025
In a recent webinar, Randy Knight walked through the backup enhancements in SQL Server 2025—and one update in particular changes
March 2, 2026
Author: A.K. Gonzalez
SQL Server 2025 Performance Enhancements: What Developers and DBAs Need to Know
SQL Server 2025 continues Microsoft’s steady focus on performance, reliability, and intelligent automation. Rather than introducing one dramatic overhaul, this
January 21, 2026
Contained Availability Groups in SQL Server 2022: What You Need to Know
Overview One of the more intriguing features introduced in SQL Server 2022 is Contained Availability Groups (AGs). At first glance,
November 22, 2025
Slimming Down your SQL Database Could be the Answer to your Performance Issues
Explore in-memory/memory-optimized tables in SQL Server and if you should use this feature in your production environment.
November 2, 2025
How AI is Becoming the DBA’s New Assistant : Insights from Microsoft Certified Master, Randy Knight
Explore in-memory/memory-optimized tables in SQL Server and if you should use this feature in your production environment.
October 10, 2025
Wrestling with Full-Text Search in SQL Server
Explore in-memory/memory-optimized tables in SQL Server and if you should use this feature in your production environment.
September 30, 2025
Understanding Wait Stats in SQL Server: A Practical Guide
When working with SQL Server, one of the best tools DBA’s can use for diagnosing performance issues is wait statistics
August 14, 2025
Safeguarding Your Data: Navigating SQL Backup, Compliance, Maintenance, and Support Challenges
As businesses become increasingly data-driven, the role of SQL databases has become critical to day-to-day operations. Yet, many organizations underestimate
May 30, 2025
SSMS 21 Gets a Fresh New Look: What’s Changed?
Microsoft just unveiled preview #5 of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21, and one of the most exciting updates is
March 14, 2025
Achieving Cost-Effective Scalability with Modern SQL Databases
Introduction As businesses grow, so do their data needs. Managing massive datasets while controlling costs is a challenge every organization
February 20, 2025