Database Administration

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

DBA in training: Security

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Securing data is not always easy to do, but it should be the top responsibility for database administrators. From protecting the physical servers to preventing copies of backups files from getting into the wrong hands, there is a lot to consider. In this article, Pamela Mooney covers what DBAs need to think about when securing their organisation’s data.

2020-11-19

Storage 101: Monitoring storage metrics

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Well tuned storage is essential for SQL Server performance. In this article, Robert Sheldon explains the metrics that are important to watch.

2020-11-10

SQL Server Synonyms

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SQL Server synonyms can be used to permanently alias database objects in the same or another database. In this article, Greg Larsen demonstrates how to use synonyms and the many reasons to consider using them.

2020-10-20

Understanding SQL Server Recovery Models

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The database recovery model controls how a SQL Server database can be backed up and restored. In this article, Greg Larsen explains the three recovery models and what to think about when choosing a recovery model for a database.

2020-09-21