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. When a client application requests data from the database, the request is placed in a queue and the client application must wait for its turn to access the data. The time that the query spends …
To prevent unscheduled downtime, here are some best practices that businesses can follow: By following these best practices, organizations can significantly reduce the likelihood of unscheduled downtime and minimize the impact of any potential outages. Helpful Resources: SQL Server Recovery Point Objective vs. Recovery Time Objective 3 Common Database Mistakes Business Owners Make The Importance of Backups Relating to a …
Hello, I’m Steve Stedman, and I want to talk about my SQL Server course on preparing for corruption. This course is designed to help SQL Server professionals be better prepared for the event of database corruption before it’s too late. As a database professional, you’re probably aware of how dangerous and costly database corruption can be. Corruption can lead to …
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As businesses increasingly rely on data to make decisions and operate, the importance of protecting that data has become paramount. This is especially true for databases like SQL Server, which store large amounts of critical data that businesses depend on. One of the most critical steps in protecting your SQL Server is to run regular backups. In this blog post, …
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SQL Server DBCC Commands: DBCC CLEANTABLE Sat, 29 Apr 2023 DBCC CLEANTABLE is a DBCC command in Microsoft SQL Server that can be used to remove deleted rows from a table and reclaim the space occupied by the deleted rows. It is similar to the TRUNCATE TABLE command, but unlik Read more… Incorrect Backups? You’ll Pay for That Mistake Fri, …
DBCC CLEANTABLE is a DBCC command in Microsoft SQL Server that can be used to remove deleted rows from a table and reclaim the space occupied by the deleted rows. It is similar to the TRUNCATE TABLE command, but unlike TRUNCATE TABLE, DBCC CLEANTABLE preserves the structure of the table and does not reset the identity values of any identity …
In the end it will come down to one question. That question being, “how much data can your company afford to lose? One hour? One day? One week? Choose wisely or it could cost more than you think. For example, if you’re a doctors office and you have backups running every other day, you may lose 12+ hours of patient …
SQL Server is a popular relational database management system that is widely used in businesses and organizations of all sizes. One of the most important operations in SQL Server is joining tables, which involves combining data from two or more tables based on a common column or set of columns. To help users better understand the different join types and …
As a SQL Server professional with many years of experience, I know how important it is to understand the different types of joins. Join types are a fundamental concept in SQL Server, and they are essential for retrieving data from multiple tables. In this article, I will explain the differences between inner join, left outer join, and right outer join …