Many DBAs turn on SQL Server Change Tracking expecting to see what changed on a row. The feature records that a row changed and, optionally, which...
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SQL Server 2016 End of Support Is Coming: What DBAs Need to Do Before July 2026
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 will reach the end of extended support on July 14, 2026. For organizations still running SQL Server 2016, that date marks...
Database Migration Tools: How to Choose the Right One
Key Takeaways: Most migration tools stop at the data move. Assessment, monitoring, and compliance continuity require separate tooling. Cloud-native...
Introducing the SQL Compliance Manager Product Update Center
Staying on top of database compliance doesn’t stop at meeting audit requirements—it’s about knowing what’s changed, what risks have been reduced,...
Database Security Compliance: A Practical Guide for SQL Server DBAs
When an organization fails a compliance audit, the paper trail usually leads to a database. Poor database security compliance rarely looks like a...
T’was the Night Before Patch Day: A SQL Invaders Holiday Story
A festive SQL Invaders tale for the hardworking DBAs everywhere: T’was the night before Patch Day,when all through the stack,Not a query was...
SQL Server Auditing for Compliance, Performance, and the Right Tools
Most performance complaints that trace back to auditing come from the same mistake. Someone turns on a broad audit specification to satisfy a...
The Ultimate Holiday SQL DBA Checklist for a Stress Free Year End
A DBA’s Holiday Miracle: Enjoy Your Time Off Without SQL Invaders Sneaking In For SQL Server DBAs, the holiday season is supposed to be a time to...
Understanding the Audit-Trail Gap – Beware the Stealth Invader
What It Is An audit-trail gap occurs when critical SQL Server activity—logins, permission changes, schema updates, DDL/DML operations, or SELECT...
SQL Server Security Best Practices: Protecting Data and Ensuring Compliance
SQL Server security is one of the most pressing priorities for organizations today. Data breaches, unauthorized access, and misconfigurations...
SQL Under Siege: The Hidden Threats Lurking in Your Databases
Introduction Managing SQL Server environments today is more challenging than ever. Modern Database Administrators (DBAs) are responsible for far...
ApexSQL Audit Is Reaching End of Life — Here’s Your Next Step
If you’ve been using ApexSQL Audit, you’ve probably already heard the news: the product is moving into limited support and will be retired...