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    CVE-2026-62836: Azure SQL MI Has No Customer Patch

    Microsoft has published CVE-2026-62836, an elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in Azure SQL Managed Instance, on August 6, 2026. For customers using the managed database service, the immediate operational point is unusual but important: Microsoft’s public advisory identifies the service and the...
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    Transforming SQL Server Migration with Azure Arc: The Future of Hybrid Cloud Databases

    Microsoft’s relentless drive toward hybrid cloud innovation continues to reshape how organizations manage, migrate, and modernize their data estates. Nowhere is that more evident than in the recent preview of advanced SQL Server migration capabilities offered through Azure Arc, powered by Azure...
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    Revolutionizing SQL Server Migration to Azure with Azure Arc and Intelligent Automation

    In the constantly shifting terrain of enterprise IT, organizations face mounting pressure to modernize legacy workloads and embrace cloud-native architectures, all while minimizing business disruption. Among the most mission-critical assets in this transition are SQL Server databases—backbones...
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    SQL Server 2016 End of Support 2026: Migration, Modernization, and Security Strategies

    As SQL Server 2016 approaches its end of support on July 14, 2026, organizations running mission-critical workloads on this version find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. The decade-long lifecycle has been marked by reliable performance, rich features, and high adoption, but the looming...
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    Aon's Data Security Transformation: From Legacy SQL to Azure SQL Managed Instance

    Aon’s bold leap into modernized data security offers a masterclass in transforming legacy infrastructure into a streamlined, secure, and highly scalable cloud environment. As Windows and IT professionals look to emulate real-world success stories, Aon’s journey—from managing an on-premises SQL...