Enabling TDE in SQL Server
Enabling Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) on SQL Server is critical for safeguarding sensitive data by encrypting the database files at rest, ensuring that data remains… Read More »Enabling TDE in SQL Server
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SQL Server Wait Type: FCB_REPLICA_READ
Wait statistics, in the context of SQL Server, refer to the amount of time that a query spends waiting to access data in the database.… Read More »SQL Server Wait Type: FCB_REPLICA_READ
New SQL Update from Microsoft
Today Microsoft released a new update for SQL Server. SQL Server 2016 CU17 + GDR for SP2 (13.0.5893.48 – June 2022) CU17 for 2016 SP2… Read More »New SQL Update from Microsoft
Why SQL Server Management Is Critical to Your Business
In an era where data is often referred to as the new oil, efficiently managing this invaluable resource has become pivotal for businesses striving to… Read More »Why SQL Server Management Is Critical to Your Business
Database Health: Untrusted Foreign Keys
Foreign keys are a fundamental aspect of relational databases, as they enforce referential integrity between related tables. However, foreign key relationships can also cause performance… Read More »Database Health: Untrusted Foreign Keys
SQL Server Startup Jobs Security Risks
This is just one of the many checks that our Daily Checkup and Quickscan Report from Stedman Solutions will report on. SQL Server stands out… Read More »SQL Server Startup Jobs Security Risks
SQL School: SQL Server Performance Tuning
Mastering SQL Server Performance Tuning: A Comprehensive Guide In the fast-paced world of database management, ensuring optimal performance of SQL Server is critical for maintaining… Read More »SQL School: SQL Server Performance Tuning
Securing SQL Server: Disable CLR
CLR (Common Language Runtime) is a feature of SQL Server that allows you to create and run managed code within the database engine. Enabling CLR… Read More »Securing SQL Server: Disable CLR
SQL Server DBCC Commands: DBCC SHRINKFILE
DBCC SHRINKFILE is a database console command (DBCC) in Microsoft SQL Server that can be used to reduce the size of a data or log… Read More »SQL Server DBCC Commands: DBCC SHRINKFILE
RTO and RPO – Do them meet your objectives?
Optimizing Your Backup Strategy: A Comprehensive Guide to RTO and RPO In the complex world of data management and Disaster Recovery, crafting a robust backup… Read More »RTO and RPO – Do them meet your objectives?