Rebuilding All Indexes

How SQL Server maintenance becomes an attack path – and what to do about it

The article covers four connected areas: over-privileged database users, msdb and SQL Server Agent exposure, privileged maintenance jobs, and trigger-based permission hijacking.

Backing Up a DMK

A Limited Startup

Why SQL Server Database Attach fails and how to repair it

This article covers a few common errors when attaching database files to an instance, with some information on how to resolve the issues.

The “Successful Login” Dilemma: Why Your Login Auditing Strategy Might Be Hurting Your Server

From bloated error logs to risky logon triggers, a guide to auditing connections without killing performance.

SQL Agent Job Automated Change Capture Process

Build a process that captures your SQL Agent job history and changes across time.

Finding a Database Master Key

What is CPU Usage?

Tracking metrics and reporting on them to others can help ensure everyone is aware of how your database servers are functioning. However, Steve notes that we have to agree on what we are measuring.

Moving the Error Log