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Upgrades

Isometric illustration of an old database cylinder being upgraded to a newer one over a data bridge, symbolising the PostgreSQL 14 end of life upgrade plan

PostgreSQL 14 End of Life (November 2026): Upgrade Plan with pg_upgrade or Logical Replication

PostgreSQL 14 reaches end of life on November 12, 2026. Compare pg_upgrade, logical replication, dump/restore and cloud upgrades, and plan...

November 2, 2026

An older server connected by an arrow to a new server, with a shield and a checklist, representing a planned SQL Server 2016 upgrade

SQL Server 2016 End of Support: Your Options and How to Upgrade Safely

SQL Server 2016 support ended in July 2026. Compare ESU, in-place and side-by-side upgrades, and avoid the compatibility, dry-run and...

October 19, 2026

SSRS Database Upgrade Script

SSRS Database Upgrade Fails? Generate the Real Upgrade Script and Fix It

Since SQL Server 2008, Microsoft removed the old “Upgrade” button and the static .sql upgrade files from the Reporting Services...

September 18, 2026

Older database migrating to a newer database with a checklist and a shield representing a SQL Server upgrade

SQL Server 2025 Upgrade Guide: Upgrade Paths, Breaking Changes and a Step-by-Step Plan

How to move to SQL Server 2025 safely: supported upgrade paths, the changes that break upgrades, in-place vs. side-by-side, why...

September 17, 2026

SQL Server Modernization: A Practical Guide to Upgrading, Migrating and Optimizing SQL Server

SQL Server Modernization: A Practical Guide to Upgrading, Migrating and Optimizing SQL Server

SQL Server modernization can involve upgrading, consolidating, migrating, replatforming or improving your existing architecture. Learn how to choose the right...

August 12, 2026

Three database cylinders of increasing height with a signpost, representing choosing a SQL Server version and edition

Which SQL Server Version Should You Use? 2025 vs 2022 vs 2019 and Choosing an Edition

Current SQL Server support dates, what changed in SQL Server 2025, edition limits for Enterprise, Standard, Express and Developer, and...