Oracle, MSSQL, and MySQL are powerful relational database management systems (RDBMS) widely used for managing, storing, and querying data in enterprise and web applications. Each offers unique features suited for different scales and environments
![How to create a new Azure SQL Database [PaaS]](https://techdirectarchive.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/create-a-new-Azure-SQL-Database-1.jpg)
In this article, we shall discuss “how to create a new Azure SQL Database [PaaS]” using the Azure Portal, highlighting the key steps, the most relevant configuration options, and the architectural considerations to keep in mind from the very beginning. Please, see How to create a two-way Active Directory Trust, [AZURE] Restore MSSQL Server on…
In this article, we shall discuss “MSSQL Server Error 833: Synthesis of Real-World Case Studies”. MSSQL Server Error 833 is an informational warning indicating that a disk I/O request (read or write) has taken longer than 15 seconds to complete. This is known as “stalled I/O” and points to an issue with the underlying storage…
Read More “MSSQL Server Error 833: Synthesis of Real-World Case Studies” »
In today’s enterprise environments, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery for critical databases is paramount. In this guide, we shall discuss “how to Install SQL Server Always On & Configure Veeam Plug‑in for SQL”. Microsoft SQL Server’s Always On Availability Groups offer a robust solution for maintaining database uptime, providing automatic failover, and ensuring data…
Read More “Install SQL Server Always On & Configure Veeam Plug‑in for SQL” »
Veeam ONE is a monitoring and analytics solution for virtual and data protection environments, providing performance monitoring, reporting, and capacity planning for infrastructures like VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V. In this article, we shall discuss how to Migrate Veeam One Database from SQL Server 2017 to 2025. Please, see Install Veeam Backup And Replication With…
Read More “Migrate Veeam One Database from SQL Server 2017 to 2025” »
Microsoft SQL Server is a powerful relational database management system (RDBMS). Applications and tools connect directly to a SQL Server instance or database and interact with it using Transact-SQL (T-SQL). You can run SQL Server on Windows or Linux, deploy it in Linux containers, or host it on an Azure Virtual Machine or any other…
Read More “Uninstall Microsoft SQL Server 2025 from Windows” »
Running outdated SQL Server versions exposes your business to security risks, performance issues, and compliance gaps. Microsoft no longer supports some older SQL Server editions, leaving systems unpatched and vulnerable. Upgrading to SQL Server 2025 ensures protection, stability, and access to the latest features. In this article, we shall discuss how to Install all Editions…
Read More “How to Install all Editions of Microsoft SQL Server 2025” »
It is interesting to note that SQL Server 2025 (17.x) builds on previous releases to grow SQL Server. This enables you to use your choices of development languages, data types, on-premises or cloud environments, and operating system. In this article, we shall discuss “SQL Server 2025 upgrade Requirements and Compatibility”. Please, see How to upgrade…
Read More “SQL Server 2025 Upgrade Requirements and Compatibility” »
In this article, I will show you how to enable FIPS mode on Windows Server when required. For example, here is a KB2733626 showing instructions for using SQL Server 2012 in the FIPS 140-2-compliant mode. Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) is a standard developed by the “The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in…
In this article, we will discuss how to fix long path names to files on SQL Server installation media error. This happens when installing Microsoft SQL Server on Windows Server. Despite installing SQL Server numerous times with the same installation media. I was prompted with the error that the installation media on a network share….
Read More “Fix long path names to files on SQL Server installation media error” »
In this article, we shall discuss how to Install SQL Server Management Studio 21 on Windows Server. SSMS 21 can be installed via the “Visual Studio Installer.” Microsoft’s shift to using the Visual Studio-style installer for tools like SSMS 21 as highlighted during Microsoft Build. This reflects a broader strategy on unified experience, and also…
Read More “Install SQL Server Management Studio 21 on Windows Server” »
In this guide, we shall discuss how to change the default user password in PostgreSQL. PostgreSQL is a relational database management system (RDBMS) that provides an open-source solution for storing and managing data. It offers a variety of features for database administration, queries, and security. This blog post was birthed by the following question: “Resetting…
Read More “How to change the default user password in PostgreSQL” »
PostgreSQL is a relational database management system (RDBMS) for storing and managing data. It offers a variety of features for database administration, queries, and security. In this article, we shall discuss the steps on how to upgrade PostgreSQL Engine used by VBR. Please see How to install PostgreSQL on Ubuntu, ho to Fix “Perform Site…
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is a powerful tool for managing SQL infrastructure, from SQL Server to Azure SQL Database. In this guide, we shall discuss how to Install SQL Server Management Studio 20 on Windows Server. Please, see how to Upgrade VBR to 12.3.1: Setup detected inconsistent configuration, how to deploy and integrate VHR…
Read More “Install SQL Server Management Studio 20 on Windows Server” »
