Tag Archives: sql server

The vNext Bleeding Edge

Posted on January 28, 2017 by way0utwest

Microsoft has had early access programs for years. I worked at a few companies that were a part of the TAP (Technology Adoption Program) program, and we would get access to code early in exchange for providing feedback and working … Continue reading →

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What’s a Database Encryption Key (DEK) in TDE

Posted on January 26, 2017 by way0utwest

The encryption mechanisms in SQL Server are interesting, and they work well, but they are somewhat poorly named. I ran across a few people struggling to understand, so I decided to cover the concepts in a series of posts. This … Continue reading →

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The New SQL Server 2016 Edition Limits

Posted on January 26, 2017 by way0utwest

I was thrilled with SQL Server 2016 SP1. I’ve been asking for all features to be in all editions for a long time, and now we have most of the features available. There are still a few enterprise only items, … Continue reading →

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Legacy Limits

Posted on January 20, 2017 by way0utwest

We are seeing changes to the SQL Server platform every month in Azure. Since that’s the same codebase used to product SQL Server on premise, that means the enhancements are not only being tested in the cloud, but they are … Continue reading →

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