The next version of Windows Server is coming soon, and in this article I'll look at some of the improvements and new features. Recently Microsoft held a Windows Server summit, full of (pre-recorded ...

SQL Server backups cannot be restored to older versions directly. Use Export and Import Data-Tier Application for cross-version database migration. Reconfigure permissions, logins, and connection ...

Ahead of Microsoft Build (and a possible SQL Server announcement), let's break down what we know and speculate about what we don't. One topic that has come up in several conversations with customers ...

Microsoft is working to resolve a known issue that causes its Defender for Endpoint enterprise endpoint security platform to incorrectly tag SQL Server software as end-of-life. According to a service ...

Microsoft has resolved a known issue that triggers Cluster service and VM restart issues after installing July's Windows Server 2019 security updates. The company acknowledged the bug in a private ...

The latest Windows Server 2019 security update is causing trouble for IT admins. After installing July’s KB5062557 patch, organizations are seeing Cluster services fail and virtual machines (VMs) ...

Enterprises must soon have subscription licenses for all on prem users and servers. The shift comes with a significant price increase. If you’re an enterprise still hosting on-premises Exchange 2016 ...

A step-by-step guide to deploying, configuring, and testing a multi-AZ, multi-region SQL Server FCI in the Azure cloud, complete with a PowerShell script that handles the networking configuration.

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, ensuring the availability and performance of applications is paramount. Modern infrastructures require robust solutions to distribute traffic efficiently and ...

The financial services sector, including banking, mortgages, credit cards, payment services, tax preparation and planning, accounting, and investing, is one of the world’s most important and ...