Ahead of Microsoft Build (and a possible SQL Server announcement), let's break down what we know and speculate about what we don't. One topic that has come up in several conversations with customers ...

The new ledger feature in SQL Server 2022 provides blockchain-based security to ensure data isn't tampered with. The ability to cryptographically guarantee the integrity of data is especially useful ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Dany Lepage discusses the architectural ...

There’s a particular kind of dread when someone says, “Everything important is on that server.” They then point to a single aging Windows box humming in a closet, which contains Active Directory, file ...

With the official release of Microsoft's latest database offering, let's see what was improved and what still needs some work. Today, at Ignite, Microsoft announced the general availability of SQL ...

You’ve just picked up your iPhone to check an important email, only to be greeted by an annoying pop-up message: “Cannot Verify Server Identity.” If you’ve encountered this error, you’re not alone.

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.

You might see an error when connecting to the Apple ID server, which lets you access Apple's various online services. These are essential steps for many online ...

Arthur Fuller explores the value of identity columns and the usefulness of their arbitrary values and discusses ways to use SQL Server 2000's IDENTITY_INSERT setting. Despite your numerous ...

An NPS access denial (Event ID 6273) happens when a user’s connection request does not meet the rules set by the NPS network policies. Common reasons for this include entering the wrong username or ...