Category Archives: Editorial

Tools You Need

Posted on February 16, 2026 by way0utwest

This is the oldest editorial we have on the SQL Server Central site. This is being re-run for the US President’s Day holiday as Steve is on vacation and we are celebrating 25 years of SQL Server Central. I was … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Security Changes and SQL Server

Posted on February 14, 2026 by way0utwest

For almost as long as I’ve been working as a data professional, NTLM has been the security protocol used in Windows. Microsoft added Kerberos over 20 years ago, but NTLM is still a fallback. Like so many things Microsoft has … Continue reading →

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Expanding into Print

Posted on February 13, 2026 by way0utwest

This is part of a few memories from the founders of SQL Server Central, celebrating 25 years of operation this month. When we started SQL Server Central, our goal was to build a great resource that helped other people advance … Continue reading →

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The Power of Data and Privacy

Posted on February 11, 2026 by way0utwest

I tend to be fairly careful with data, especially data on this site. When we started the site, we were worried about potential issues and worked hard to ensure we kept our systems safe and limited the attack surface area … Continue reading →

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