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Like any digital tool or platform, the Microsoft SQL Server is constantly evolving to provide a better user experience. Don’t get left behind and fail to maximise the investment in your Microsoft SQL Server infrastructure. Read the latest DBA updates, scripts and tips here.

SQL Server 2022: Unlocking the Power of AI and Machine Learning for Data Management and Analysis

SQL Server 2022 is the latest version of Microsoft's popular relational database management system. This powerful tool is designed to...
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Update all DB growth parameters to defined increments

Having your databases grow by 1MB or percentage based increments can result in issues with many virtual log files (which...
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Critical Security Issue in Extended Events Fixed in Latest SQL Server Updates

Microsoft has released a security update for SQL Server to address vulnerabilities in Extended Events that can allow arbitrary code...
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The Uncertainty Continues: Microsoft Releases SQL Server 2019 CU8 Amidst Ongoing Issues with Update Documentation

Microsoft's recent handling of SQL Server 2019 Cumulative Update releases has caused frustration among users and administrators. Following a bug...
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Assessing SQL Server 2017 Cumulative Update 22: A Frustrating Lack of Documentation

Microsoft has released Cumulative Update 22 for SQL Server 2017, which includes various fixes. However, many of the bug fixes...
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Microsoft Releases Cumulative Update 7 for SQL Server 2019, Including Important Fixes.. BUT…

Microsoft has released Cumulative Update 7 for SQL Server 2019, which includes several important fixes for users. However, shortly after...
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SQL Server 2019 Cumulative Update 6: Important Fixes with Limited Documentation

Microsoft has released the 6th cumulative update for SQL Server 2019, and it's a significant update. However, like the previous...
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SQL Server 2019 Cumulative Update 5: Important Fixes and Limited Documentation

Microsoft has released the fifth cumulative update for SQL Server 2019, and it's been compared to a box of chocolates...
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SQL Server 2017 Celebrates 20 Years with New Cumulative Update 20

Microsoft has announced the release of Cumulative Update 20 for SQL Server 2017, which marks the 20th anniversary of the...
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SQL Server 2019 Cumulative Update 4: Fixes and Enhancements for Better Performance

Microsoft has announced the release of the fourth cumulative update for SQL Server 2019, which includes fixes for several issues...
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