How To View Always Encrypted Data in SQL Server Management Studio
One of the shiny new features in SQL Server 2016 is Always Encrypted. Here’s how you can view the plain text data inside of SQL Server Management Studio.
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8 Ways To Be Successful With Microsoft Azure SQL Database
When I hear stories about folks that tried to migrate to Microsoft Azure SQL Database with a brute-force-single-click and failed, I ask several follow up questions. I have found a common pattern in the answers: lack of strategy.
How To Survive A Database Disaster
I am here today to share with you my FOOLPROOF method that allows you and your business to SURVIVE any database disaster.
SQL Server Trace Flags
Nobody likes surprises when it comes to upgrading or migrating SQL Server instances. Trace flags get set and forgotten. I’m hoping that this post will help people to remember.
HOW TO: Restore the Master Database in SQL Server 2016
The same holds true for when you restore the master database in SQL Server 2016.
SQL Server 2016: It Just Runs Faster
If you still don’t believe that SQL Server 2016 is full of unicorns and rainbows then I would encourage you to try it for yourself.
