This SQL School video will show you how to use Management Studio to restore a database in SQL Server 2005.

Updating Aging Databases

by Phil Factor

SimpleTalk

Editorial

Somehow, one is expected to be pleased that SQL Server 2005 is going to have another Service Pack. Why? For many DBAs, SQL Server 2005 is still a dangerous and radical upgrade. Phil Factor considers Microsoft's responsibilities...

A Few Good DBAs

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral.com

Editorial - MP3

A parody from the movie A Few Good Men just for DBAs.

A Few Good DBAs

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral.com

Editorial - iPod

A parody from the movie A Few Good Men just for DBAs.

A Few Good DBAs

by Steve Jones

SQLServerCentral.com

Editorial - WMV

A parody from the movie A Few Good Men just for DBAs.

Help! My SQL Server Log File is too big!

by Additional Articles

Builder.com

Transaction Log

Over the years, I have assisted so many different clients whose transactional log file has become "too large" that I thought it would be helpful to write about it. The issue can be a system crippling problem, but can be easily avoided. Today I'll look at what causes your transaction logs to grow too large, and what you can do to curb the problem.

Barriers to Entry, Database Weekly (Oct 27 2008)

by Tony Davis

SQLServerCentral.com

Editorial

Many people who spend time contributing to technical forums bemoan the increasing amount of time and energy they expend trying to help people who seem unwilling or unable to help themselves. At the same time, they say, the courtesy is deteriorating and the number of people willing to "stir things up" for the sake of it increases. Is there a solution to this?