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Discover the risks of NOT backing up your SQL Server database and learn how to avoid the unwanted consequences.  Even the most sophisticated system can fail, and when it does, the consequences can be severe. This is why regular database backups are essential for protecting your SQL Server database. In this blog post, we’ll explore the consequences of not backing …

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As a business owner or IT professional, you know that your data is one of your most valuable assets. That’s why it’s critical to protect it against data loss, hardware failures, cyberattacks, and other threats. One of the best ways to do this is to run regular database backups on your SQL Server. In this blog post, we’ll discuss why …

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As a business owner or IT professional, you know that your SQL Server is critical to the success of your organization. Whether you’re storing customer information, financial records, or other critical data, your SQL Server is the backbone of your operations. That’s why protecting that data is essential, and one of the most important steps you can take to do …

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As a business owner, you know how critical data is to the success of your business. From customer information to financial records, your data is the lifeblood of your organization. That’s why protecting that data should be a top priority. One of the most important steps you can take to protect your data is to run regular backups on your …

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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 …

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“Oh yes of course I have SQL Server backups” Take another look. Do they fit your needs? About 40% of new customers we meet do not have adequate backups for their business! That’s 1 in 3 companies! This course helps you determine or learn: What your needs are What type of backup fit your company How often to run backups. …

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With 30+ years of DBA experience I will tell you first hand that Benjamin Franklin was a smart man! His quote, “If You Fail to Plan, You Are Planning to Fail” really hits home when you’re database is broken, lost or stolen. And we see this too often! Most recently the culprit has been ransomware but that’s no excuse for …

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Backup Retention Part 2 Backup Retention Part 3 With backup retention times there is always a balance between keeping enough backups and purging those backups quickly to free up space. Some clients I have worked with only keep 2 to 3 days of backups, and others keep multiple years of backups. I generally like to push for something longer term …

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