Emergency Preparedness
Being prepared for things to go wrong is important, more so these days than in much of our past.
2020-09-04
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Disaster Recovery (DR)
How to Restore Model Database in SQL Server
In this tip we look at how to restore a missing or corrupt SQL Server model database.
2019-12-23
Expect the Unexpected with DiRT
Disaster recovery is no joke at Google, where they really test their systems, people, and processes.
2019-12-05
220 reads
DR Priority
Today Steve asks about HA and DR. What compromises and choices do you make in your environment and how do you ensure your clients can get to their data.
2019-11-22
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Accelerating Database Recovery with SQL Server 2019
Learn how to turn on and use newer SQL Server database recovery option called “Accelerated Database Recover”.
2019-10-31
Find Estimate Time of recovery for database after Reboot
This Script will read the Estimated Time for recovery from Error Log
2019-07-08 (first published: 2019-06-26)
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How Climate Change Impacts Disaster Recovery and Security
Severe weather events cause disruptions that could lead to security vulnerabilities.
2019-05-15
Bringing them back from the dead
When trying to find the causes for why the SQL Server service doesn’t start, one of the best places to start is the SQL Server Error log, but there is a problem!
2018-09-10
1,327 reads
SharePoint Disaster Recovery Plan
Hot standby disaster recovery process where SharePoint farm will become available in minutes
2018-03-15
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2017-07-20
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Blogs
Focus on Core Skills
By Brian Kelley
Core skills depends on the position, but the point is that ensuring you have...
A New Word: Zverism
By Steve Jones
zverism – n. the wish that people could suspend their civility and indulge in...
SQL Server Source Control on a $0 Budget
By Kevin3NF
The Source Control Dilemma Every DBA has been there. Trying to keep track of...
Forums
Fantasy baseball and old habits
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Move Files SSIS Task
Hi I have a task in my SSIS package that moves files from source...
Migrating mission critical database from SQL on Prem to Azure SQL
We are migrating our environments to Azure, it will be a mix of SQL...
Question of the Day
The Backup Space Needed
How do I calculate the amount of space needed for I/O buffers during a backup operation?
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