Month: June 2025

Side-by-Side SQL Server Upgrades

Why Side-by-Side SQL Server Upgrades Are Safer and Smarter Than In-Place Upgrades

June 18, 2025

“We’re upgrading Windows and SQL Server. Why can’t we just install the new version on top of the existing one? Why do we have to provision a new virtual machine and go through all that effort?” Whether you’re modernizing your SQL stack to meet compliance requirements, to maintain supportability, or because you want new features…
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culture of observability

Creating a Culture of Observability in SQL Server, Even Without a Full-Time DBA

June 4, 2025

If you’re leading an IT team without a dedicated DBA, you’re not alone. Many small- to mid-sized organizations rely on a sysadmin or developer to “keep SQL Server running.” While that can work for a while, it often leaves teams blindsided when something breaks suddenly—or worse, when something breaks slowly. This is why it’s important…
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