SQL Server Answers
Browse expert answers to common SQL Server questions covering performance, maintenance, migrations, cloud, security, and database administration.
What Should Be Included in a SQL Server Migration Checklist?
A SQL Server migration checklist should cover the planning, testing, execution, & validation steps required to move databases & workloads.
What are the Risks of a SQL Server Migration?
The risks of a SQL Server migrations include unexpected downtime, application compatibility issues, performance problems, data loss, & more.
How Long Does a SQL Server Migration Take?
Several factors can influence the duration of a SQL Server migration, including the size, complexity, and scope of the project.
What is the Difference Between a SQL Server Upgrade and a Migration?
The difference between a SQL Server upgrade and a migration is moving from one version of SQL Server to another vs. moving from one environment to another.
What is a SQL Server Migration?
A SQL Server migration is the process of moving databases, applications, and related workloads from one SQL Server environment to another.
How Do You know if SQL Server Needs Performance Tuning?
SQL Server needs performance tuning if users are experiencing slow applications, long-running queries, timeouts, blocking, or other issues.