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Microsoft’s SSMS tooling quietly stepped into its next chapter this week with the public appearance of SSMS 22 Preview 1 — a preview build that brings a modernized settings experience, refreshed theming, results-grid zooming, and deeper alignment with SQL Server 2025 and Microsoft Fabric. Early...

Headline: State and county IT shops in California are hiring — but the work, expectations and hiring hurdles are changing fast Lede Three high-profile public-sector IT recruitments announced in early September 2025 — at the California Department of Technology, the Franchise Tax Board and the...

When an error message reading "An unexpected error occurred in the WSUS Snap-in" appears on a Windows Server, it often signals a storm brewing beneath seemingly calm admin waters. For IT professionals, encountering a malfunction in the Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) management console can...

A significant vulnerability in one of the most widely used enterprise database communication protocols has prompted urgent action across the IT landscape, with Oracle’s patch for CVE-2025-30733 shining a spotlight on the persistent risks inherent in legacy technology. With databases lying at the...

As anticipation builds for Red Hat Summit 2025, all eyes in the enterprise technology sphere turn to the evolving partnership between Microsoft and Red Hat. Microsoft, announced as a platinum sponsor for the event, is set to not only highlight its latest cloud-native solutions but to reinforce...

In the ever-capricious world of SQL Server management, where every version number is both a badge and a potential migraine, Devart has dropped its latest update like a tactical nuke: dbForge Tools for SQL Server 7.1 is here, bringing support for SQL Server 2025, the SSMS 21 Preview, and the...

SQL Server 2019 Web Edition is making waves among web application developers and IT decision-makers looking for a robust, scalable, and cost-effective relational database solution. As businesses continue to rely on data-driven insights, this edition of Microsoft SQL Server steps up to offer a...

What’s Happening? In an official announcement, Microsoft revealed that Azure Data Studio, which first made its debut in 2018 after initially being known as SQL Operations Studio, will soon join the list of products entering the “Microsoft graveyard.” The long-standing tool for managing...

In the ever-escalating war for cloud computing dominance, Oracle just made a bold—and some might say audacious—move: they've gone onto their competitors' "home turf" and declared themselves the fastest, leanest database provider around. If you've been paying attention to the cloud world, this...

Microsoft is ringing in the new year with a bang for developers who use Visual Studio Code (VSCode) to handle SQL Server operations. The newly updated MSSQL extension for VSCode is designed with a slew of enhancements that cement it as an invaluable tool for working with SQL Server, Azure SQL...

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to have a turbo-charged database engine at your disposal, seamlessly handling both Big Data and traditional relational databases? Brace yourselves, Windows warriors, because today we’re talking about Microsoft SQL Server 2019 running on Windows Server...

When it comes to database solutions, Microsoft SQL Server 2019 on Windows Server 2019 isn’t just any brick in the wall; it’s a fortress equipped for handling data at scale, securely and efficiently. It’s no wonder why businesses of all sizes consider it to be one of the top choices for managing...

In the high-stakes world of cloud computing, Oracle's recent financial performance offers a revealing glimpse into the challenges faced by companies vying for dominance in a saturated market. On a rather chilly December day, Oracle reported its second-quarter earnings, only to find itself...

In a significant move towards enhancing cloud integration and database services, Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) has expanded its partnership with Microsoft. This collaboration, announced during Microsoft’s Ignite 2024 event, aims to optimize cloud services across Azure, promising exciting...

In an era where cloud solutions are reshaping digital landscapes, Microsoft and Oracle have recently upped the ante with a strategic expansion of their partnership. Announced at Microsoft Ignite 2024, the two tech giants have unveiled enhancements to Oracle Database@Azure, a robust service...

Hi experts. Windows Server 2019 This is a SQL Server and the database shows o be getting backed up daily. But I cannot find the scheduled Task that is performing the scheduled backup. The backup runs at 12 am based on info I retrieve from SQL Server. How can I sift thru the hundreds of...

I need reset DFSR on windows 2016 std replicated with a windows 2012 std It's really slow, it's working since 5 years and the db probably is too large How can I reset it without loose everything?

Hello, I've recently been diving into the intricacies of Database Management System (DBMS) architecture, and I've found this fascinating article on dbms system architecture. DBMS architecture is a critical foundation for database systems, but it can also be quite complex. As I was reading...

have an availability group with two nodes with dynamic quorum. I want to simulate a split brain scenario. For this I have configured one inbound firewall rules per node. The rules each block the connection of the other node. I tested them by ping. The cluster manager detects network errors...

I am developing an online booking platform that enables teachers to arrange online conversations with students. Teachers can indicate the dates and times they are available for virtual meetings. Students are able to find available teachers by entering the date, time, and duration for interviews...