What’s new in SQL Server 2017
SQL Server 2017 is considered a major release in the history of the SQL Server life cycle for various reasons....
2018-08-15
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PowerSQL By Prashanth Jayaram
SQL Server – Stairway to Database Backup-and -Restore, (and Recovery)- Complete Guide
It’s a time to turn the corner from “DBA” to “DBA specialist”. This in-depth guide explores the importance of database...
2018-07-26
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Know more about SQL Server MSDB log store for database backups, restores, and recovery: Q& A – Part 3
In this article, we’ll see the how the backup-and-restore meta-data tables store the information in the MSDB database. How do...
2018-07-25
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Know more about SQL Server database backups, restores, and recovery: Q& A – Part 2
In this article, you’ll see the Q&A about the database restore and recovery internals. To learn a lot about SQL...
2018-07-25
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Know more about SQL Server database backups, restores, and recovery: Q& A – Part 1
Let’s deep dive and review each of the database backup command topics to get a better understanding of what it...
2018-07-25
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Backup and Restore operations with SQL Server 2017 Docker containers using SQL Operations Studio
In this 18th article of the series, we’ll discuss the concepts of database backup-and-restore operations with SQL Server 2017 Docker containers...
2018-07-19
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Understanding Data Sharing in SQL Server Docker Containers
This article talks about shared volumes and the preferred mechanism for data persistence using the Docker containers. This article covers...
2018-07-16
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SQL Server : Understanding Backup and Restore operations using Docker Containers
In this article, we will discuss the concepts of database backup-and-restore operations on SQL Server Docker containers. This is certainly...
2018-07-12
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SQL Server In-Memory Optimized database backup and restore in action
A SQL Server backup and restore strategy is an essential process to safeguard and protect critical data. The vital role...
2018-07-06
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Introduction to Docker and Docker Toolbox
The article gives some knowledge about getting started and utilizing Docker containers. The focus is all about understanding Docker and...
2018-07-02
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Automatic Index Compaction
By ReviewMyDB
Index maintenance has always meant nightly jobs and a window you have to defend....
Monday Monitor Tips: Virtual Machine Usage and Cost
By Steve Jones
One of the things I’ve been requesting for a number of years is cost...
Advice I Like: Respect
By Steve Jones
“Don’t aim to have others like you; aim to have them respect you.” –...
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DBCC CHECKDB Limits I
When running DBCC CHECKDB on SQL Server 2025, can I specify only the Resource Database?
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