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

Uncover SQL Server Missing Indexes

In this article, we look at a SQL Server Dynamic Management View (DMV) that helps find queries that trigger missing index recommendations.

How to Delete Large Amounts of Data in Microsoft SQL Server

A short look at some of the options for deleting lots of data from a SQL Server table.

Cleaning Up Your Database

How many of us clean up our databases and is it worth it? Steve has a few thoughts.

SQL Index Rebuild vs Reorganize Comparison

This tip covers the differences and similarities between SQL Server index rebuild and index reorganize operations.

Enable a Disabled Index