When I (along with many other people) had a lot of trouble trying to install SQL Server Management Studio in an attempt to switch from the SQL Server 2008 R2 evaluation to the free Express version, I ...

In a previous article, I talked about getting started with managing SQL server using PowerShell and the Server Management Objects (SMO). While that was mostly spent making the connection and doing ...

Debug the longer PowerShell scripts by inserting breakpoints -- and some choice PowerShell cmdlets -- that will help you see how scripts are processing information along the way. When developing a ...

Windows tries to be simple and easygoing. Its GUI offers everything you need to control and manage an operating system, at least for a basic user. You'll rarely find the need to jump into a terminal ...

A PowerShell-based Hyper-V health monitor can give admins a quick, color-coded view of host, VM, replication, disk and memory issues before they become larger problems.

The mssql extension for Visual Studio Code, used to support SQL Server connections and T-SQL editing, has been updated with IntelliCode functionality and a new Object Explorer, among other new ...

Learn essential IT skills for jobs in 2026, including Python, SQL, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and beginner tech skills ...

SQL Server 2025 reaches enterprise readiness with GA support on RHEL 10 and Ubuntu 24.04. Cumulative Update 1 improves SQL Server 2025 reliability, performance and security based on early feedback.

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Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) continues to set the pace in enterprise data resilience. With v13 having landed in November ...