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How to Upgrade from SQL Server 2017 to SQL Server 2025
Organizations running SQL Server 2017 should already be planning their next upgrade cycle. Microsoft has announced that SQL Server 2017 reaches end of support on October 12, 2027, after which...
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SQL Server 2025 Hardware Requirements: What to Know Before Upgrading
Organizations planning a SQL Server 2025 upgrade often focus on licensing, migration timelines, and application compatibility. However, hardware readiness is equally important. Insufficient CPU,...
Is SQL Server 2025 Worth the Upgrade? Benefits, ROI & Planning
Organizations running older versions of Microsoft SQL Server are approaching an important decision point. SQL Server 2017 reaches end of support on October 12, 2027, and many businesses are...
Rolling Out FIDO2 Passkeys in Microsoft 365 Tenants
Rolling out FIDO2 passkeys in Microsoft 365 is one of the most effective ways for SMBs to reduce identity risk without adding complexity for end users. As phishing-resistant MFA becomes a growing...
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Microsoft Defender for Business vs Endpoint Plan 1 vs Plan 2
Most IT teams comparing Microsoft Defender SKUs end up in one of two places.
SQL Server 2017 vs SQL Server 2025: What's Changed?
Organizations evaluating whether to upgrade SQL Server 2017 are asking an increasingly important question: what has actually changed between SQL Server 2017 and SQL Server 2025?