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Fabiano Amorim in SQL Server Exploiting SQL Server Date Correlation Optimization: How Tampered Backups Enable Cross‑Database Data Leaks This article reveals a critical SQL Server flaw: attackers can weaponize Date Correlation Optimization (DCO) views in restored backups to... 07 January 2026 19 min read 2
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Rodrigo Ribeiro Gomes in SQL Server How to View SQL Server Object Code Easily with sp_showcode Discover how sp_showcode improves SQL Server code viewing compared to sp_helptext, with better formatting, search, and decryption.… 29 December 2025 11 min read 21
Fabiano Amorim in Databases SQL Server Privilege Escalation via Replication Jobs Learn how attackers can exploit SQL Server replication cleanup jobs to escalate privileges from db_owner to sysadmin, and discover practical... 22 December 2025 5 min read 31
Aaron Bertrand in SQL Server Common SQL Server Problems: Invalid Object Name Learn why SQL Server shows ‘Invalid object name’ errors and how to fix them. Common causes include typos, missing objects... 18 December 2025 6 min read 21
Steve Jones in Editorials Evolving SQL Saturday Steve Jones explains the exciting rebranding of the SQL Saturday events, beginning in 2026 with plans for full integration in... 10 December 2025 4 min read 21
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Greg Low in SQL Server 15 Practical Tips for Securing SQL Server 15 practical, high-impact steps for securing your SQL Server environment.… 28 November 2025 5 min read 21
Matt Gantz in Databases How to Monitor and Optimize Batched Deletion Processes in SQL Server Batched deletions are a common strategy in SQL Server to manage large datasets without overloading the system, but poorly tuned... 19 November 2025 9 min read 42
Lee Asher in Databases 5 Strategies to Refactor SQL Code Struggling with messy SQL queries? Discover 5 smart refactoring strategies to clean up your code, boost performance, and simplify maintenance.… 12 November 2025 16 min read 53
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Rodrigo Ribeiro Gomes in SQL Server How to Build an AI-Powered T-SQL Assistant with Python & SQL Server Discover how to build an AI-powered T-SQL assistant using Python, embeddings, vector search and SQL Server’s new AI features. Step-by-step... 22 October 2025 58 min read 31
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Edward Pollack in Featured How to Increase SQL Server Column Width Without IO (Input/Output) Overhead One of the most hassle-prone changes that can be made in a SQL Server database is to widen an existing... 28 July 2025 14 min read 21
Matt Gantz in SQL Server How to Measure Replication Latency in SQL Server AlwaysOn Synchronous Availability Groups Learn how to measure replication latency in SQL Server AlwaysOn synchronous availability groups using performance counters and DMVs for better... 25 July 2025 8 min read 211
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