Each version of Microsoft’s SQL Server comes with five years of full support, followed by five years of security-only updates. Here are five questions to ask before your next upgrade. 1. Should My ...

Each version of Microsoft 's SQL Server comes with five years of full support, followed by five years of security-only updates. Here are five questions to ask as an agency’s current version hits the ...

Get tips for updating to Microsoft SQL Server 2014, including using SLQ's Copy Database Wizard and a checklist with key tasks to complete during your migration plan.

In SQL Server 2005, Microsoft introduced the Upgrade Advisor. This was a great idea to be able to analyze your current SQL Server in a safe environment and start the planning process of an ...

It's not 2008 anymore. Joey details the ins and outs of upgrading these aging Microsoft servers, including licensing changes, support options and potential pitfalls.

As of July 13, SQL Server 2016 no longer has mainstream support. Your next steps as a DBA include understanding Microsoft's support model, knowing the risks of upgrading and then biting the ...

After pushing back its planned shipment date for SQL Server 2005 four times, Microsoft is ready to launch the new database. And users who have worked with the software hope the extra development ...

SQL Server 2008/R2 is nearing the end of Microsoft’s extended service period. We’ll cover some of the reasons that business are slow to upgrade from older releases of SQL Server, as well as ...

My confidence has been restored in Microsoft technology! I am now excited again to be teaching SQL Server 2008 to our early adopter clients. What a difference a day makes!

Just in case you missed the latest news from Microsoft, SQL Server 2014 has finally gone RTM (Released to Manufacturing). I’ve been telling you about the new features planned for this release since ...

As Microsoft ends support for SQL Server 2005 in April, users must upgrade or face serious risks.