A Simple DR Solution

Tjay Belt brings us a quick and easy DR solution that might provide you some protection if you don't have a DR plan and want some lessons learned in this area.

A Story of the Deleted Transaction Log

James DiMauro brings us a story of how a transaction log was deleted and then recreated. (from July 2008)

Rebuilding the SQL Server master database - Part 1

So, how do you prepare for a master rebuild and what do you do afterwards? Hopefully this checklist will give you an idea.

SQL Server Disasters with Preventive Measures

Have you seen disasters in your environment? I would bet you have at some point. Let's see if our top 13 disasters matches your experiences.

Rebuild Master

Recovery

Backup Keys

13 disasters for production web sites and their solutions

Learn about 13 production disasters that can bring down your business

What is the FirstLSN in a log file?

Eliminating Tape

In response to an editorial on eliminating tape in favor of disk backups, new author Tim OPry brings us a look at his environment and the process by which they eliminated the need for tape in their backup scheme while maintaining a well thought out disaster plan.