Backup Architecture

Continuous backup in Cosmos DB doesn't quite work as Steve would expect. He has a few comments on why it is important you know how your backup and restore system works.

Managed Instance Backups

Preventing Changes After the Tail-Log Backup

The Tail-Log Backup

Third Party VDI Backup

How Paranoid Are You About Backups?

Sometimes just running a backup isn't enough, especially in this era of ransomware. Steve has a few thoughts on backup strategies and recovery skills.

The PVS

Developing a backup plan

Without a good backup and recovery strategy in place, a DBA should make sure their resume is always up to date. In this article, Greg Larsen discusses what should be considered when developing a backup plan.

SQL Server Backup Types

One of the most important responsibilities for a DBA is to ensure that a database can be restored in case of corruption, a dropped table, or another disaster. In this article, Greg Larsen explains the different types of backups available with SQL Server.

Which Version for the Backup