Latest SQL Server Blog Posts
- Who Gets SQL Server Email? Nobody Can Tell You
Who gets SQL Server email? Operators are only part of the answer. Learn how to find every address, the leavers and the dead mailboxes. - Ransomware attack and your backup and recovery plan
Recovering from a ransomware attack is a critical aspect of backup and recovery for SQL Server. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts files and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key. Ransomware attacks can cause significant damage to your organization’s data, and recovering from these attacks can be challenging. To recover… Read More »Ransomware attack and your backup and recovery plan - Is This Index Still Used? Read the Trend, Not the Total
Is this index still used? A lifetime read count cannot say. Here is how a per-index trend line catches an index that went silent weeks ago. - Backup and Restore Course Overview
Our Backup and Restore Course is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of SQL Server backup strategies, restoration processes, and best practices. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced DBA, this course covers everything from simple database backups to advanced techniques like transaction log backups, point-in-time recovery, and disaster recovery planning. Learn how to… Read More »Backup and Restore Course Overview - Your SQL Server Maintenance Window Is a Guess. Measure It
Most SQL Server maintenance window schedules are typed in once and never checked. Here is how to measure the quiet hours instead of guessing at them.