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Migrating On-Premises SQL Server Data to Azure Cloud: A Step-by-Step Guide
13 June 2024Migrating your SQL Server data from an on-premises environment to the Azure cloud can seem daunting, but with a structured approach, you can achieve a smooth and successful transition. Here’s…
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Beginner SQL DBA Cheat Sheet
As a budding SQL Database Administrator (DBA), mastering the fundamentals of SQL commands is essential. This cheat sheet covers the core areas you’ll need to get started: Backup and Restore,…
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Applying SQL Server Patches or Cumulative Updates in Always On Availability Groups
22 May 2024Introduction Keeping your SQL Server instances updated is crucial for security, performance, and stability. In this blog, we will go through the process of applying SQL Server patches or cumulative…
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About Traces & System Stored procedures
15 May 2024Trace Flags What are trace flags? Trace flags are used to temporarily set specific server characteristics or to switch on/off a particular behavior. They are frequently used to diagnose performance…
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Managing High Memory Utilization in SQL Server: A T-SQL Script Guide
14 May 2024As a SQL Server Database Administrator, managing memory utilization is paramount for ensuring optimal performance and stability of your database environment. High memory usage can lead to sluggish performance, resource…
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Find SQL Server Stored Procedure Create, Modified, Last Execution Date
7 May 2024As someone who looks after databases (Database Administrator or DBA), it’s really important to keep track of how well stored procedures are doing. Stored procedures are like pre-planned sets of…
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Truncate All Data from a SQL Server Database all Tables
24 April 2024In SQL Server, truncating all data from all tables in a database can be a useful operation, especially in development or testing environments where you need to reset the database…
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Identifying list of SQL Server Encryption databases
10 April 2024In the world of database management, security is paramount. One crucial aspect of securing your SQL Server databases is encryption. Encryption helps protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, ensuring that…
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Essential Database Management Views (DMVs)
8 April 2024In the intricate world of database management, optimizing performance is paramount. Whether you’re overseeing a bustling enterprise database or managing a small-scale system, understanding the underlying performance metrics is key…
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Understanding the Differences Between Clustered and Non-Clustered Indexes
28 March 2024When it comes to organizing and accessing data in a database, indexes play a crucial role. Two common types of indexes used in database management systems are clustered and non-clustered…