mssql-python 1.14 Moves Parameter Binding into C++ for Faster Azure SQL Workloads
mssql-python 1.14 accelerates wide parameterized Azure SQL workloads, separates login and query timeouts, and prevents Decimal errors from leaking values.
Christos Panagiotidis
8 min read
Ten MSAL Trace Clues Pinpoint Slow SSMS Logins to Azure SQL
Microsoft's new Azure SQL support method uses ten MSAL trace clues to separate SSMS cache, WAM, Entra, network, token, and database delays.
Christos Panagiotidis
8 min read
Azure Golden Images Deep Dive: VM Image Builder, Compute Gallery, Trusted Launch, and Version Rollout
Build and validate a patched Windows Server 2025 golden-image pipeline with Azure VM Image Builder, Compute Gallery replication, Trusted Launch, immutable version rollout, and rollback.
Christos Panagiotidis
7 min read