Database Administration

Building a SQL Server data dictionary

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In this article, Edward Pollack explains the benefits of a SQL Server data dictionary and how to build one.

2021-04-29

SQL Server Security – Fixed server and database roles

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Security roles can simplify permissions in SQL Server. In this article, Greg Larsen explains fixed server and database roles.

2021-04-22

Mastering TempDB: Managing TempDB growth

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Out-of-control tempdb growth must be managed to keep the server running. Monica Rathbun gives her strategy to handle unexpected tempdb growth.

2021-04-12

Storage 101: RAID

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RAID has been around since the 90s to ensure performance and reliability of storage. Robert Sheldon explains the history and theory behind RAID.

2021-03-11

SQL Server triggers: The good and the scary

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SQL Server triggers are another tool in your DBA or Dev toolbox. Edward Pollack explains what can go wrong with triggers and how to correct those issues.

2021-02-18

Search SQL Server error log files

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The SQL Server error log is helpful for troubleshooting issues. Greg Larsen demonstrates several ways to search SQL Server error log files.

2021-02-11

Optimize SQL Server estate monitoring with Redgate's SQL Monitor

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How can we balance our need to monitor SQL Server performance and operational processes across hundreds of SQL Servers, but also save time by focusing on the highest priority issues?

2021-01-13

DBA in training: Know your server’s limits

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Comparing current performance to baselines helps DBAs know when there’s a problem. In this article, Pamela Mooney describes how to measure the physical resources drive space, latency, memory, and CPU.

2021-01-06

Optimize SQL Server estate monitoring with Redgate's SQL Monitor

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How can we balance our need to monitor SQL Server performance and operational processes across hundreds of SQL Servers, but also save time by focusing on the highest priority issues?

2020-12-04

Exploring errors to reveal unauthorized information

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Database administrators can never stop thinking about security. In this article, Fabiano Amorim shows how data can be revealed through error messages when views are used to secure rows.

2020-11-25