Microsoft SQL Server 2019 has surpassed the end of mainstream support on Feb 28, 2025. It’s the end of an era and a new beginning for your SQL Server instances.
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Top Passwords in 2024
NordPass released their annual report of commonly used passwords again.
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The topic for this month’s T-SQL Tuesday #182 hosted by Rob Farley (Blog) is integrity. Read on to see my thoughts on integrity in the world of databases – in particular database corruption.
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Today is Halloween!
Just a quick post to say Happy Halloween! For the past few years we’ve grown our celebration year over year. We convert our garage into a haunted garage. I’m editing video but will write a post about it when ready. Lots of cool pictures and videos to share. Stay tuned!
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