How to rename a SQL Server database

There may come a time when you want to or need to rename a database. In this tip we look at a couple different options.

Resolving Access Denied Errors During SQL Server Database Attachment

Learn how to resolve access denied errors when attaching databases in SQL Server. This guide explores file permission settings, focusing on the differences between Windows and SQL logins, and provides a step-by-step solution to prevent common attachment issues.

SQL Server Forced Plans Overwite the Query Hash

A 16-year old SQL Server bug that means 'forced plans' have the query plan hash in place of the expected query hash. Includes an explanation and discussion of the term 'morally equivalent plan'.

The New Log File

Renaming a Database

How Do You Patch 100 Database Servers?

The challenges of managing lots of system are significant and there aren't easy solutions, but Steve has a few thoughts on what you can do.

How Many Indexes Is Too Many?

Let’s start with the Stack Overflow database (any size will work), drop all the indexes on the Users table, and run a delete:

A Tidy Database is a Fast Database: Why Index Management Matters

Learn about the ways in which you might better manage indexes for a better performing and efficient database.

Backing up the Database Encryption Key

Incremental Statistics