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Copy Database – SQL in Sixty Seconds #169

When I go to Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check often we have to make changes in the database as well as various objects like stored procedures or queries. While I like to work in the...

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SQL SERVER – Get Last Restore Date

Let us learn how to get the last restore date for the backup in SQL Server. Here is a very simple script for the same. SELECT [d].[name] AS [Database], [d].[create_date], [d].[compatibility_level],...

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SQL SERVER – Source Database in Restoring State

A client whom I often help with Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check recently reached out to me with an interesting problem about Source Database in Restoring State. My client had used SSMS...

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SQL SERVER – Sample Script for Compressed and Uncompressed Backup

During Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check, I was recently asked if I have a handy script that can help us take compressed backup and uncompressed backup. Well, of course, I have and here...

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Compressed Backup and Performance – SQL in Sixty Seconds #196

During Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check, I was recently asked if I have a handy script that can help us take compressed backup and uncompressed backup. I have blogged about this here:...

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11 Essential Tips for Avoiding Common SQL Server Performance Tuning Mistakes

SQL Server is a powerful database management system, but it can also be complex and prone to mistakes. Whether you’re a seasoned database administrator or a beginner just getting started, it’s...

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SQL SERVER 2022 – Last Valid Restore Time – Improved Backup Metadata

In SQL Server 2022, a new improved backup metadata feature has been introduced, providing enhanced information about backups. One significant addition to the backup metadata is the inclusion of the...

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SQL SERVER – Reclaiming Space and Performance: Database Backup History

During a recent Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check, I encountered an intriguing situation where a client’s msdb database had ballooned in size. After a thorough investigation, it became...

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SQL Server Maintenance Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide to Keeping Your...

Proper maintenance is absolutely essential for keeping an SQL Server running at its optimal level. A well-maintained SQL Server will experience significantly fewer performance, stability, and data...

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The Evolution of Accelerated Database Recovery in SQL Server 2022

At its core, Accelerated Database Recovery is a revolutionary SQL Server feature that dramatically boosts database availability. It’s a game-changer in situations where long-running transactions are...

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