Category Archives: Security

Microsoft SQL Server 2025 is coming! SQL 2025 Features, and Azure Arc features

SQL Server 2025 introduced significant enhancements including AI features, improved developer tools, and better disaster recovery options. Key updates feature vector data support, real-time change event streaming, and enhanced query performance with intelligent query processing. New developer editions are available, and Azure Arc integration improves management across various environments while boosting security, operational efficiency, and hybrid flexibility for SQL instances. Continue reading

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Azure SQL Vulnerability Assessment

The goal of this post is to show Azure SQL Database, and how the vulnerability scans available can help you baseline security, and how to remediate one of the items. Azure SQL Database is a great way to host your … Continue reading

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Why migrate from Oracle to SQL Server? Especially in a hybrid scenario?

There are reasons why customers ask to get off of Oracle, and onto Microsoft SQL Server. This article has a few links to help educate you. Continue reading

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Compliance and Security in Microsoft SQL Server 2012-2016

I present often to user groups and SQL Saturdays.  One topic which seems popular is the ability to secure and gain compliance in SQL Server. This presentation is best delivered by myself or someone from Microsoft, with authority on the … Continue reading

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