Microsoft SQL Server installation is simple when system requirements and edition choices are planned. Choosing the right authentication mode, such as Windows Authentication, improves security and ...

This guide will walk you through a precise method to configure email alerts that trigger only when a specific Windows Service changes state. By combining the filtering capabilities of Windows Event ...

Some users may notice an error where the Windows Server Essentials Email Server service stops and refuses to start because of the .NET Framework. The Windows Server ...

Microsoft is working to resolve a known issue that causes its Defender for Endpoint enterprise endpoint security platform to incorrectly tag SQL Server software as end-of-life. According to a service ...

Microsoft has launched Azure Arc-enabled SQL Server on Windows in the US Government, Virginia region. The Redmond giant called this a "major first step". Microsoft has recently announced that Azure ...

At Microsoft Build 2025, we announced the public preview of SQL Server 2025. Built on a foundation of best-in-class security, performance, and availability, SQL Server 2025 empowers customers to ...

Microsoft’s March Patch Tuesday fixes 78 vulnerabilities, including Office preview pane flaws, an Excel Copilot data leak risk, and an AI-discovered 9.8 severity bug. Explore Get the web's best ...

Despite its steep licensing costs, SQL Server continues to prove its worth over open-source alternatives in some key areas. SQL Server is an expensive part of your IT stack -- SQL Server Enterprise ...