Have you seen our SQL short course on the TSQL Output Clause? The SQL Server output clause is a great way to get data back from an insert, update or delete statement, and it cause be used for auditing, or tracking of changes. It is also a great way to capture changes for a type of undo mechanism if needed. …
Will a corrupt SQL Server database ever just get better? No, a corrupt SQL Server database will not just “get better.” Once a database is corrupt, it requires intervention to repair the damage and restore it to a usable state. The extent of the corruption and the methods used to repair it will determine whether all data can be recovered, …
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 …
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Securing SQL Server: Basic Security Measures Tue, 28 Feb 2023 There are several ways that you can secure SQL Server, including: Enabling authentication and authorization: This helps ensure that only authorized users can access the SQL Server instance and the data it stores. Encrypting data: Encrypting data can help protec Read more… SQL Server Corruption: What Can Get Corrupted Sun, …
There are several ways that you can secure SQL Server, including: Enabling authentication and authorization: This helps ensure that only authorized users can access the SQL Server instance and the data it stores. Encrypting data: Encrypting data can help protect it from being accessed by unauthorized users, even if it is stolen or compromised. Using firewalls: Firewalls can help block …
In a Microsoft SQL Server database, several components can become corrupt, including: * Data pages: Data pages store the actual data in a SQL Server database. Corruption can occur in these pages if the data becomes inconsistent or is written to disk incorrectly. * Index pages: Index pages provide an optimized way to access data in a SQL Server database. …
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 …
The Hide Instance option in SQL Server allows you to hide a specific instance of SQL Server from the list of available instances on the network. This can be useful for security purposes, as it can help to reduce the attack surface of your SQL Server installation by making it more difficult for attackers to discover the existence of the …
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There are many ways to increase SQL performance, some of the most common and effective include: It’s worth noting that these methods are not mutually exclusive, and the best approach will depend on the specific needs of your application and the characteristics of your dataset. Learn the techniques to boost your SQL performance……….. With our FREE SQL Server Performance Tuning Email …