Blog SQL Server 2016 End of Support: Upgrade Safely in 2026
SQL Server 2016 support ended July 14, 2026. Compare ESU, SQL Server 2025, Azure VM, and Managed Instance, then use a safe migration checklist.
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Blog Blog Upgrade SQL Server 2022 to SQL Server 2025: A DBA Checklist
A practical side-by-side and in-place upgrade checklist for moving SQL Server 2022 workloads to SQL Server 2025 safely.
Blog Best Database for RAG in 2026: SQL Server vs PostgreSQL vs MongoDB vs Redis vs DuckDB
A practical 2026 RAG database decision matrix comparing SQL Server, PostgreSQL with pgvector, MongoDB, Redis, and DuckDB.
Blog SQL Server 2025 Vector Search: VECTOR Data Type, Exact Search, and DiskANN
Build and validate vector similarity search in SQL Server 2025, from VECTOR columns and VECTOR_DISTANCE to preview DiskANN indexes.
Blog SQL Server CDC __$operation Values 1, 2, 3, and 4 Explained
Understand SQL Server CDC operation codes, LSN ordering, update before/after rows, and the supported functions for reading changes safely.
Blog SQL Server Execution Plans: Read Operators and Tune Queries
Learn to read SQL Server execution plans using row estimates, operators, warnings, I/O, CPU, waits, and a repeatable query-tuning workflow.
Blog Essential DMV Queries for SQL Server Performance Monitoring
Practical SQL Server DMV queries for CPU, memory, blocking, waits, I/O, slow queries, and indexes, with baseline and safety guidance.
Blog SQL Server Join Algorithms: Nested Loops / Hash Join / Merge Join
Learn how SQL Server chooses Nested Loops, Hash Join, and Merge Join. This guide explains execution plans, Outer/Inner roles, Sort behavior, and practical examples.
Blog How to compare differences between tables
Learn how to compare table data between SQL Server instances using EXCEPT and tablediff.exe. Includes sample data, linked server setup, output examples, and how tablediff uses checksums.
Blog Understanding Pages and Extents in SQL Server
Understand SQL Server storage internals: page structure, extents, allocation units, GAM/SGAM/PFS/IAM allocation pages, plus transaction log basics (VLF, log blocks, LSN).