Master database file or MDF file is a primary database file that contains fields, tables, indexes, stored procedures and other data in SQL Server. Like other data files, this file is also susceptible ...

It is well stated, a small gap in database administration may be disastrous. That’s what happened with our organization’s MS SQL Server 2017 Enterprise edition. There was a sudden power outage on the ...

At Build 2025, SQL Server 2025 officially entered public preview. As one of the world’s most popular databases, this release continues a decades-long history of innovation with features made for ...

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.

Note: This feature is available in Lite, Enterprise, Ultimate and Team editions only. You can use Explain Query using AI to quickly understand what your SQL query does. The LLM translates your SQL ...

At Microsoft Build, SQL Server 2025 enters public preview with major enhancements in AI integration, performance, reliability and developer tools -- reaffirming Microsoft’s continued investment in its ...

Organizations are using generative AI to stay ahead of the competition, but the real advantage lies in harnessing the power of your own data securely and at scale. One of the most exciting new ...

Learn how to open a file that contains event data that was captured during a trace. Get started opening trace files in SQL Server Profiler.