Tag: #sqldatabase

Why Delaying a SQL Server Upgrade Could Cost More Than You Think

During a recent webinar focused on SQL Server 2025, Rich explored one of the most common patterns seen across enterprise

May 18, 2026

Still Running SQL Server 2016? Here’s Why It’s Time to Upgrade

Many organizations are still relying on SQL Server 2016 to power critical systems. It’s familiar, stable, and “still working”—so it’s

April 3, 2026

Why use PowerShell when you can use T-SQL?

Why use PowerShell? I’ve lost count of how many times I have been asked this question. Most of the time,

March 11, 2026

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

Fixing Full-Text Index Issues

We’ve had Full-Text index issues come up with surprising frequency lately, so I thought I’d share the fix with all of you lovely people who read this blog. For reference, the customer in this example asked us to look at this problem on a server that is not managed by us.

February 5, 2026

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

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

Working with Customer Requirements: Is the Customer Always Right?

As SQL Server consultants, we’re always working with customer requirements and tackling diverse database needs, from the mundane to the

June 17, 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