Microsoft SQL Server version migrations are one of the more difficult activities for a DBA to execute, yet they are a very common change to the infrastructure. Databases eventually have to be migrated ...

For example, if you just wanted to move your SQL Server Agent jobs but not your alerts, you have that level of control. Typically, when performing a server migration, you want to bring over ...

If you still have SQL Server 2005 anywhere in your firm, you now have four months to get a migration program going before Microsoft pulls the plug on support for the aging database. April 12 will ...

When Managed Instance was introduced, DBAs everywhere were thrilled mainly because features like SQL Server Agent jobs and cross-database queries were supported in a PaaS offering.

Get tips for updating to Microsoft SQL Server 2014, including using SLQ's Copy Database Wizard and a checklist with key tasks to complete during your migration plan.

SQL migration is considered by many database administrators the most painstaking and time-consuming job in database migration projects.

To do this, we’ll use an SQL Server Agent Job. Using SQL Management Studio, create a new SQL Server Agent Job: Fill in the general details and then go to the Steps page to add a couple of steps.