Move to compatibility level 170 on SQL Server 2025 with feature checks, Query Store baselines, plan comparisons, and a rollback plan.
Trying New SQL Server Features Without Risk
Trying New SQL Server Features safely takes a separate instance, a controlled data copy, and before and after measurements.
SQL SERVER – Thinking about Deprecated, Discontinued Features and Breaking Changes while Upgrading to SQL Server
In this blog post we Nakul will talk about Thinking about Deprecated, Discontinued Features and Breaking Changes while Upgrading to SQL Server.
Upgrading With Log Shipping for a Short Cutover
Upgrading with log shipping stages a newer secondary with NORECOVERY, applies logs in order, and leaves a short, rehearsed final cutover.
End of Support: What Actually Stops Working
End of Support does not shut down SQL Server, but it changes security updates, fixes, and help; plan an exit before risk grows.
Replaying a Production Workload After Distributed Replay
Capture a production workload with Extended Events and replay it on a restored copy using WorkloadTools or ostress after Distributed Replay.
Evaluating a New SQL Server Version in One Week
Evaluating a New SQL Server Version in one week works when you install, restore, run a real workload, compare results, and write a decision.