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SQL Server 2025 GAs Today

Posted on November 18, 2025 by way0utwest

If you aren’t watching the Ignite keynotes today, then you might have missed the announcement that SQL Server 2025 officially releases today. The main SQL Server page gives you a place to get some marketing info, while the docs should … Continue reading →

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The Roundup for T-SQL Tuesday #192

Posted on November 18, 2025 by way0utwest

Last week I asked you to write about SQL Server 2025 and what things you might be looking forward to in the new version. First, as usual, is Rob Farley. He has an advantage, being in Australia, so his day … Continue reading →

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Advice I Like: Failure

Posted on November 14, 2025 by way0utwest

If it fails where you thought it would fail that is not a failure. – from Excellent Advice for Living This is a great quote, especially for those of us working in computer systems. We often design things like HA … Continue reading →

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SQL Server 2025 RegEx and AI

Posted on November 12, 2025 by way0utwest

One of the language changes in SQL Server 2025 that I’ve seen a lot of people mention is the addition of RegEx functions to T-SQL. I decided to take a few minutes and try to examine how this feature works, … Continue reading →

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