Running backups on a SQL Server Fri, 31 Mar 2023 Running backups on a SQL Server is crucial for several reasons: Disaster Recovery: SQL backups are essential for disaster recovery. If your SQL Server fails, becomes corrupted, or suffers from a data loss incident, having a backup allows you t Read more… SQL Server Corruption: Corruption vs Drive Failure Thu, …
Running backups on a SQL Server is crucial for several reasons: Disaster Recovery: SQL backups are essential for disaster recovery. If your SQL Server fails, becomes corrupted, or suffers from a data loss incident, having a backup allows you to restore the database to a previous state. Without a backup, you may lose critical data and suffer from extended periods …
Transcribed from a presentation on Database Corruption by Steve Stedman and Derrick Bovenkamp. Steve : Now, one of the things that when we talk about drive failures and that there is a big difference between corruption and complete drive failure. And here’s an example. It was another medical group. We do a lot of work with medical groups. They called …
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SQL Server is a powerful and complex database management system that is used by millions of organizations worldwide to store, manage, and analyze their critical data. While SQL Server is a robust platform, it is not immune to issues that can cause problems in its operation. Therefore, it is essential to take preventative measures to keep a SQL Server healthy. …
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The sys.databases table in SQL Server contains information about all databases in the current SQL Server instance. The state_desc column in this table represents the current state of the database, which can have the following possible values: Note that not all states may be applicable to every database, and the state of a database can change depending on its current …
Hi there, I’m Steve Stedman, and I’m excited to share with you my SQL Server course focused on SQL Server Joins, available at http://SteveStedman.com/joins. As an experienced database professional, I’ve designed this course to help you better understand the various types of SQL joins, and how they can be used effectively in real-world applications. One of the most fundamental skills …
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Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDBMS) available in several editions to cater to different needs and requirements. Two of the commonly used editions are SQL Server Express and SQL Server Standard Edition. Here are some key differences between them: Cost: Database size limit: Scalability: Features: Use cases: High Availability and Disaster Recovery: In summary, SQL Server …
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There are a few ways to stop blocking in SQL Server: It’s important to note that these methods should be considered on a case-by-case basis and depend on the specific needs of your application. It’s always a good idea to test the changes in a test environment before implementing in production. https://stevestedman.com/block_class
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