Logins, SIDs, and Kerberos from First Principles, Part 3: Migrating Logins Without Losing Them
Server migrations have a predictable failure mode: the databases restore perfectly, the application connection strings are updated, and then nothing can log in. Or worse, everything can log in but half the database users are…
What Reaches Outside Your Database? sys.dm_db_uncontained_entities
Every database likes to pretend it is self-contained. Then you restore it onto another instance and discover the stored procedure that queries a sister database, the synonym pointing at a linked server, the login-mapped user…
Can You Actually Downgrade to Standard Edition? Ask the Database First
Since SQL Server 2016 SP1, sys.dm_db_persisted_sku_features over-reports edition features. How to read it before downgrading to Standard.
SQL Server Patching Pre/Post Checks with AI
Generate matched pre-patch and post-patch validation scripts with AI for safe SQL Server patching.
Post-Migration Validation with AI-Generated Test Scripts
Generate post-migration validation scripts with AI row counts, checksums, permissions, and automated smoke tests.