Windows 11 shows you a 12-hour clock on the lock screen by default. Although it is convenient for most people, some prefer to use the 24-hour clock instead. If you are one of them and want to use ...

Microsoft Defender bug mislabels SQL Server versions as unsupported software Fix rolling out to reverse code change behind inaccurate end-of-life tagging Recent Defender issues highlight ongoing ...

Microsoft is working to resolve a known issue that causes its Defender for Endpoint enterprise endpoint security platform to incorrectly tag SQL Server software as end-of-life. According to a service ...

This month’s collection of fixes from Microsoft includes 86 patches — but at least there were no zero-day bugs. Microsoft released 86 patches this week with updates for Office, Windows, and SQL Server ...

At Microsoft Build 2025, we announced the public preview of SQL Server 2025. Built on a foundation of best-in-class security, performance, and availability, SQL Server 2025 empowers customers to ...

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.

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 ...

You will fail to connect to your database if the SQL Server service is not running. If you try running the SQL Server service from the Services.msc app, you will ...

Windows Firewall’s default function is to block unauthorized connections to protect your system; therefore, configuring it properly on Windows 11 is vital, especially when setting up SQL Server for ...

SQL Server Management Studio or SSMS allows you to connect to the SQL server and execute queries. In this tutorial, we will see how you can install and configure SQL Server Management Studio in ...

If you’re looking to manage your SQL Server databases efficiently, downloading Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is a must. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned DBA, this guide will ...

Each version of Microsoft’s SQL Server comes with five years of full support, followed by five years of security-only updates. Here are five questions to ask before your next upgrade. 1. Should My ...