Tag: SQL Upgrades

SQL core banking upgrade

Choosing the Right SQL Server Partner for Your Core Banking Upgrade

Upgrading your core banking system that supports the core banking system is a major initiative that demands meticulous planning, cross-team coordination, and deep technical know-how. For banks and financial institutions, SQL Server is often the backbone of these systems. That’s why the role of a SQL Server partner during a core banking upgrade is critical.…
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Is There an Update for My SQL Server?

We’ve all asked that question at some point. Maybe we inherited a new-to-us SQL Server that hasn’t been maintained regularly. Or, perhaps we’re prepping for a maintenance window and we want to get the latest update into Test as soon as possible. Regardless, we want to know two things. First, what product version is my…
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4 Options Now That Your SQL Server 2008 Is Out of Support

As of July 9, 2019, SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 have officially passed from Extended Support to No Longer Supported. What does that mean? It means that Microsoft will no longer release any updates for any version of SQL Server 2008. That includes security patches and data integrity fixes. If a hacker…
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Should I Upgrade Now? Or Wait for SQL Server 2019?

“Should I install SQL Server 2017 now? Or wait until SQL Server 2019?” One of our Remote DBA clients recently asked me that question. They have a set of aging SQL Server 2008 R2 instances used for production, test, and development. SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Extended Support ends July 9, 2019, and the…
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