After renaming the Windows server, repair SQL Server’s local name with sp_dropserver and sp_addserver, then verify dependent services.
Database Security Basics for a Small Business
Database security basics for a small business cover patching, off-site backups, strong logins, limited access, and encryption that works.
Standard Developer vs Enterprise Developer Edition in SQL Server 2025
Choose Standard Developer or Enterprise Developer in SQL Server 2025, inspect the edition, and test against production features.
ZSTD Backup Compression in SQL Server 2025
Test ZSTD backup compression in SQL Server 2025, compare recorded sizes and algorithms, and check restores before changing defaults.
Building a Portfolio as a Data Professional
A data professional portfolio should show a few complete projects, clear write-ups, and runnable code that explains decisions and tradeoffs.
Backup Retention: How Long to Keep What
Backup retention should preserve restore chains while meeting recovery, legal, and storage needs across full, differential, and log backups.
Adding a NOT NULL Column With a Default to a Big Table
Add a NOT NULL column with a default safely, distinguish metadata changes from row updates, and plan a staged Standard edition rollout.