Entries by John Sterrett

Standard Developer Edition is added to SQL Server 2025

With the release candidate of SQL Server 2025, which came out last week, I want to discuss a valuable feature you won’t see in the Microsoft press release: SQL Server 2025 Developer Standard Edition. Microsoft is finally addressing a long-standing … Continue reading →

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AI in the Boardroom: Turning Data into Strategic Insights

For every company in America, there are thousands of different variables that can positively or negatively affect its finances. Today we will focus on leveraging Decomposition Trees, Anomaly Detection, Key Influencers Charts to turn your data into strategic insights. Labor costs, logistics, customer retention, partnerships and more all affect the day-to-day grind to keep a […]

Microsoft Entra Authentication: A Superior Alternative to SQL Server Authentication

Securing data access is paramount for organizations of any size. Nobody wants to be the following data security leak that goes viral. Adopting robust authentication methods that enhance security, streamline user experience, and simplify management is crucial for decision-makers. Today, I write about how you could utilize Microsoft Entra ID to improve your database security […]