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...
View ArticleSQL 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],...
View ArticleSQL 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...
View ArticleSQL 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...
View ArticleCompressed 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:...
View Article11 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...
View ArticleSQL 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...
View ArticleSQL 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...
View ArticleSQL 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...
View ArticleThe 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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