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Author: John Q. Martin

John is a data platform engineer with over a decade of experience working with Microsoft data platform technologies. John is a Data Platform MVP, Chartered IT Professional certified by the BCS, and spent nearly two years working for Microsoft as a Premier Field Engineer (PFE) based in the UK. Having gained a wealth of experience while working with data platform technologies John is keen to share the lessons learned and help others where possible. Through speaking, mentoring, or delivering training courses, John is always looking for ways to help other learn and grow.

Migrating TDE Databases to Azure SQL Database Managed Instance – Part 1

John talks through how to migrate an encrypted database from SQL Server to Azure SQL Database Managed Instance.

John Q. Martin Azure, Managed Instance Leave a comment 19th Jan 202119th Jan 2021 8 Minutes

Getting the most out of Oracle with Polybase & SQL Server 2019

John looks at how to get data from Oracle database with Polybase.

John Q. Martin Polybase, SQL Server, Uncategorized Leave a comment 31st Jul 2020 5 Minutes

Protecting your SQL Server with Windows Firewall – Part 3

Here John talks about how to parse the Windows Firewall log before building firewall rules to secure SQL Server systems.

John Q. Martin Security, SQL Server Leave a comment 20th May 202010th May 2020 7 Minutes

Protecting your SQL Server with Windows Firewall – Part 2

Here John explains how to configure the Windows Firewall on your SQL Server to log inbound network traffic.

John Q. Martin Security, SQL Server Leave a comment 13th May 202010th May 2020 4 Minutes

Free e-book – SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines

John talks about being involved in writing a book with other MVPs about SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines.

John Q. Martin Azure Leave a comment 12th May 202010th May 2020 3 Minutes

Protecting your SQL Server with Windows Firewall – Part 1

John explains why we should be protecting our SQL Servers with a firewall.

John Q. Martin Security Leave a comment 6th May 20205th May 2020 4 Minutes

Moving SQL Server to the Cloud with the Skills You Have Today

Moving to the cloud is easier than you think and you don't need to learn a load of new skills to make it work.

John Q. Martin Managed Instance Leave a comment 24th Mar 202022nd Mar 2020 2 Minutes

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    • Getting the most out of Oracle with Polybase & SQL Server 2019
    • Protecting your SQL Server with Windows Firewall – Part 3
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