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Security Configuration for Linked Servers
A few years ago I published an article about how to use linked servers to avoid performance issues. I wanted to follow up on that
March 4, 2020

Yes, On-premises Infrastructure has a (Bright) Future
With AWS and Azure leading the way, it’s easy to think the future of on-premises infrastructure is grim…
February 25, 2020

Why Can’t I Close Existing Connections on Restore?
The Problem: Can’t Close Existing Connections Typically when restoring a backup using the SSMS GUI, you choose the device, then change anything in files or
February 10, 2020

Simplify SentryOne Upgrades using the Enhanced Platform Installer (EPI), Part 1
As many of our readers and customers know, SQL Solutions Group has been a partner and advocate of SentryOne for many years. In my opinion, SQL Sentry is
February 5, 2020