VLF truncation in SIMPLE recovery model
I recently presented a session on log file management where I discussed monitoring and managing the logical segments of the transaction log known as Virtual Log Files, or VLFs....
2019-04-12
Backup and restore
Generate Restore Database Commands
Restoring a database backup from one server to another, or from one database to another on the same machine, often requires MOVE ... TO ... commands. For databases with...
2019-04-05
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Displaying Backup or Restore Progress
Have you ever started a database backup or a restore process that runs a long time then wanted to know when it will complete? Knowing when a database backup or restore operation will complete provides you valuable information, especially when you need to perform follow-on tasks that are waiting for the backup or restore process to complete.
2017-05-12
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Extended Events for Tracking Backup and Restore Progress
Microsoft has introduced new extended events in SQL server 2016 which will give us detailed information about restore and backup process.
2016-12-26
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UNISTR Basics
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UNISTR Basics
What does this code return in SQL Server 2025+? (assume the database has an appropriate collation)
SELECT UNISTR('Hello 4E16754C') AS 'A Classic';
A: 
B: 
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