As SQL Server 2016 approaches end of support in July 2026, a look back at its groundbreaking innovations reveals how it reshaped Microsoft's data platform and why it's time to move forward. As I've ...
Microsoft offers two paths for running enterprise databases: SQL Server, which you install and manage yourself, and Azure SQL, which Microsoft runs for you as a managed service. Both use the same ...
This week, we are excited to kick off SQLCon 2026 alongside FabCon in Atlanta. Bringing these SQL and Fabric communities together creates a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and share what’s next ...
Row-Level Security (RLS) in SQL Server is a robust feature that enables fine-grained access control over rows in a table based on the characteristics of the user executing the query. This capability ...
The current version of Microsoft Purview is now becoming a very comprehensive solution for identifying and securing PII sensitive data with its built in Information Protection Services. However, after ...
Abstract: Dynamic data masking (DDM) is a powerful data-security technique for protecting personal and other sensitive information in databases from unauthorized access. A DDM can be used to mask or ...
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Go to your database resource in the Azure portal. Under the Security section, select Dynamic Data Masking. :::image type="content" source="media/dynamic-data-masking ...
Data privacy is a major concern today for any organization that manages sensitive data or personally identifiable information (PII). Examples of such data include sensitive customer information such ...