With SQL Server 2017 GA announcement for October-2 2017, Microsoft is introducing changes to the servicing model through GDRs, CUs and SPs.   Excerpt from article published:   —————————————–   The Modern Servicing Model   Starting with SQL Server 2017, we are adopting a simplified, predictable mainstream servicing lifecycle: SPs will no longer be made available. Only CUs, and GDRs when needed. CUs will now accommodate localized content, allowing new feature completeness and supportability enhancements […]

As we know the solution for SQL Server Data at rest encryption is TDE (Transparent Data Encryption) but what if application need End to End data encryption for PII fields, the solution is Always Encrypt columns in SQL 2016 Ent. Ed., from support DBA perspective it’s more of setting it up and supporting it but major liability lies with application developer, they need to validate and implement solution in first place; certainly there are few […]