Which feature in SQL Server and Azure Synapse Analytics lets you run T-SQL queries against external data stores and makes those external sources appear as tables in a SQL database?

Ready to make a real impact in South Africa’s financial landscape? Our client, a leading and forward-thinking player in the Financial Services sector, is searching for a skilled and passionate SQL ...

The Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals certification earned by passing the DP-900 exam — validates foundational knowledge of core data concepts and Microsoft Azure data services. In 2026, as data ...

It’s time to switch to a new development tool for SQL Server and Azure SQL. Here’s how to get started with the MSSQL extension for Visual Studio Code. Microsoft recently ended support for Azure Data ...

Microsoft offers two paths for running enterprise databases: SQL Server, which you install and manage yourself, and Azure SQL, which Microsoft runs for you as a managed service. Both use the same ...

Percona, a provider of open source database software and services, is partnering with HexaCluster, a PostgreSQL migration and services specialist, to help organizations move off proprietary and legacy ...

SQLMind Studio is a Windows-based SQL editor and database management tool designed specifically for Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Database. It extends and modifies the open-source Beekeeper ...

The role of the DBA is complex, requiring expertise in designing, implementing, managing, and tuning database systems. DBAs are also tasked with supporting developers, so they need to understand how ...

The hidden costs of neglecting your database administration. In many organisations, database administration is an afterthought – a background function that only gains attention when something breaks.

A step-by-step guide to deploying, configuring, and testing a multi-AZ, multi-region SQL Server FCI in the Azure cloud, complete with a PowerShell script that handles the networking configuration.