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Upgrading Windows Server Failover Cluster Functional Level: Impact on SQL Server Always On Availability Groups Introduction Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC) is the backbone of high-availability solutions like SQL Server Always On Availability Groups (AGs). Periodically, Microsoft introduces new cluster…
The Backup Scenario Let’s first summarize the backup schedule that was in place: Monday: Tuesday: The database became corrupted at 8:01 PM on Tuesday, and we’ve discovered that Tuesday’s 2 PM full backup is missing. Understanding Backup Types Before answering…
Introduction Is your SQL Server running slower than expected? Are queries taking too long to execute, affecting application performance? Database performance tuning is crucial for maintaining a responsive and efficient system. In this guide, we’ll explore 10 essential SQL Server optimization…
The current environment is Windows Server 2016 and SQL Server 2016, with a two-node Always On availability group configured. We have now upgraded the secondary node’s OS to Windows Server 2022. What will be the impact? Since you’re running SQL…
Introduction As a SQL Server DBA or developer, ensuring optimal database performance is one of your most critical responsibilities. A well-tuned SQL Server environment delivers faster query responses, supports more concurrent users, and provides a better overall experience for applications…