The “Conversion failed when converting date and/or time from character string” error in SQL Server appears when SQL Server cannot interpret a text value as a ...

Two zero-day flaws in the form of a denial of service (DoS) issue in .NET and an elevation of privilege (EoP) issue in SQL Server top the agenda for security teams in Microsoft’s latest monthly Patch ...

If you want to convert a physical server to a Hyper-V VM, follow the steps mentioned in this guide. Do keep in mind that this physical server doesn’t have to be a server; it can be any computer, be it ...

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 ...

Cloudy Tactics: In another effort to steer Windows customers toward Azure, Microsoft is offering a new tool that converts virtual machines between two formats. The goal is to help organizations stay ...

The Domain Name System is an essential part of your internet experience. We explain why it's important and show you how to upgrade to a better DNS server for increased speed and security. When the IBM ...

Despite its steep licensing costs, SQL Server continues to prove its worth over open-source alternatives in some key areas. SQL Server is an expensive part of your IT stack -- SQL Server Enterprise ...

Based on the expertise of Intelligent Converters specialists gained from a variety of migration projects, this whitepaper reveals best practices, key bottlenecks, and some tips and tricks for ...

Converting a distribution group to a security group in Active Directory is a simple process that can greatly improve your ability to manage permissions and resources. By following the steps outlined ...

When planning a database migration, the main goals of a database specialist or another person responsible for this task are: To reach the best performance and reliability of the target database To ...

Ahead of Microsoft Build (and a possible SQL Server announcement), let's break down what we know and speculate about what we don't. One topic that has come up in several conversations with customers ...