Compatibility levels determine how certain features of SQL Server behave, allowing databases to maintain functionality even as the server itself evolves. However, changing compatibility levels requires careful consideration to balance the benefits of new features against the potential risks of disrupting existing applications. This blog explores the importance of handling compatibility level changes thoughtfully during SQL Server upgrades, highlighting the risks of making changes too hastily and the advantages of adopting new compatibility levels within a reasonable timeframe.
Category: Migration
Saving Time with SQL Server Migrations Using Always On Availability Groups and Log Shipping
Migrating databases to a newer version of SQL Server is a critical task that often comes with challenges, especially when aiming to minimize downtime. Leveraging SQL Server’s Always On Availability Groups and log shipping features allows you to perform most of the migration work in advance, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal impact on your operations. This blog provides a step-by-step approach to migrating from SQL Server 2017 to SQL Server 2022, focusing on efficiency and continuity.
Automating Database Restoration Between SQL Server Availability Groups Using PowerShell
In this post, I’ll walk you through a PowerShell script that automates the restoration of a database from one AG to another. The script handles everything—from performing a COPY-ONLY backup on the source AG to restoring the database on the target AG’s primary and secondary replicas, applying transaction logs, and rejoining the database to the new AG seamlessly.
Configuring Your SQL Server Instance via PowerShell
Managing a SQL Server instance can involve various tasks, including setting configuration options to optimize performance and resource usage. Using PowerShell to configure SQL Server instances can provide significant advantages, such as automation, consistency, and the ability to easily script and repeat tasks across multiple servers. This guide will walk you through a PowerShell script that connects to a local SQL Server instance, retrieves current configuration settings, updates these settings, and applies the changes.
Exploring the Azure SQL Migration Extension
Migrating databases to the cloud can be a daunting task, especially for organizations with large, complex SQL Server environments. Fortunately, Azure Data Studio offers an extension designed to simplify this process: the Azure SQL Migration extension. This powerful tool streamlines the migration of SQL Server databases to various Azure SQL destinations, providing a comprehensive suite of features to ensure a smooth transition. In this post, we’ll explore the key features of the Azure SQL Migration extension and how it can assist you in your cloud migration journey.