2023-12-08
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Recovery Model
Importance of Recovery Model in SQL Server
Have you ever wondered why the transaction log file grows bigger and bigger? What caused it to happen? How do you control it? How does the recovery model of a database control the growing size of the transaction log? Read on to learn the answers.
2014-09-09
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Check If a SQL Server Database Is In Pseudo-Simple Recovery Model Using Windows PowerShell
Check if databases are really in FULL recovery model with a recovery model called pseudo-simple, where the database still behaves like it is still in SIMPLE recovery model until a full database backup is taken.
2013-06-19
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Check If a SQL Server Database Is In Pseudo-Simple Recovery Model Using Windows PowerShell
Check if databases are really in FULL recovery model with a recovery model called pseudo-simple, where the database still behaves like it is still in SIMPLE recovery model until a full database backup is taken.
2013-06-14
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Working with SQL Server Recovery Models
The recovery models of SQL Server define how different backup and restore tasks will be performed on your database. When choosing a recovery model,
2013-03-05
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An examination of bulk-logged recovery model
This article looks at the bulk-logged recovery model in depth and examines how it affects disaster recovery and logging.
2012-05-07
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2012-04-16
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2010-06-08
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The Decoded Value
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