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SQL Server insights from 25+ years in the field

Performance tips, security advisories, health check findings, and industry analysis. Practical, technically accurate, no fluff.

13 Aug 2025 · 6 min read

Critical Security Updates Released to Address SQL Injection Risks

Microsoft has released critical GDR updates fixing SQL injection vulnerabilities inside SQL Server's own system stored procedures. Here is what DBAs need to act on now.

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22 Jul 2025 · 5 min read

5 Ways to Use CASE WHEN in SQL Queries

The CASE WHEN statement is one of the most versatile tools in T-SQL. This guide covers five practical ways to use it in real SQL Server environments.

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11 Jul 2025 · 6 min read

Understanding NULL in SQL: What It Means (And Doesn’t)

NULL is one of the most misunderstood concepts in SQL Server. Learn what it actually means and how to handle it correctly in your queries.

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3 Jun 2025 · 6 min read

SQL vs. Other Databases: Choosing the Right Database Matters

Choosing between SQL and NoSQL databases affects performance, scalability and maintenance costs. Learn which database type suits your business workloads.

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1 Apr 2025 · 5 min read

Why You Need Professional SQL Support for Your Business

Without professional SQL Server support, database problems go undetected until they cause outages. Learn what a dedicated DBA delivers that generalist IT staff cannot.

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28 Mar 2025 · 6 min read

Critical Security Patch: Preventing Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities

SQL injection can escalate to full remote code execution in SQL Server. Learn how attackers exploit unvalidated input and what you must do to stop them.

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10 Jan 2025 · 5 min read

How Does Microsoft Copilot Help with SQL Query Optimisation?

Microsoft Copilot can accelerate SQL work by generating T-SQL, identifying missing indexes, and improving query structure. Here is what it actually does and where its limits are.

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20 Nov 2024 · 6 min read

AI integrates with SQL Server 2025!

SQL Server 2025 brings native AI integration and vector search to on-premises environments. Here is what DBAs and IT managers need to know before planning their next infrastructure upgrade.

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9 Oct 2024 · 6 min read

Essential Security Updates for SQL Server Versions 2016 to 2022

Microsoft's late-2024 SQL Server GDR updates fix CDC regressions introduced in September 2024, not new vulnerabilities. Here is what that means for your patching strategy.

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24 Jul 2024 · 6 min read

SQL Server 2022 CU14: Key Updates and Enhancements

SQL Server 2022 CU14 addresses six significant defects affecting backup reliability, Availability Groups and Linux memory management. Here is what DBAs need to know.

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11 Jul 2024 · 6 min read

Critical Security Patch: Preventing Remote Code Execution

Microsoft has issued emergency GDR security updates for SQL Server 2022, 2019 and 2017 to address a critical remote code execution vulnerability in the SQL Server connection driver.

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14 Jun 2024 · 5 min read

SQL Server 2019 CU27: Latest Updates and Enhancements

SQL Server 2019 CU27 brings targeted fixes for Availability Groups and Change Tracking, plus broader stability and security improvements every production DBA should know about.

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