SQL Server backups cannot be restored to older versions directly. Use Export and Import Data-Tier Application for cross-version database migration. Reconfigure permissions, logins, and connection ...

The first step in learning how to avoid deadlocks in SQL Server databases is preparedness. Knowing about deadlocks -- in particular, what causes them -- is the key to preventing them and resolving ...

It used to be that finding and using a sample SQL database was quite simple. In fact, the venerable Pubs database used to be installed as part of the SQL Server installation process. Fast forward to ...