Last time, we discussed the different backup types available in SQL Server. Now, let's take a quick look at some best practices when it comes to configuring those backups. Although there is no one set ...

Welcome to this new series -- in this column, I hope to impart some quick, short tips that will help you make quick work of managing and administering your SQL Server databases. First up is an ...

How much data are you willing to lose? A solid disaster recovery (DR) strategy will help ensure that all those backups your IT runs daily are available and valid when you need them. Your recovery ...

Free Consolidation Guide Includes Education, Expert Advice and Six-Step Process to Empower Database Administrators ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a recent survey of IT executives and managers, ...

The experts at SQL Server Magazine has selected AppAssure's Replay 4 backup solution as an 'Editor's Choice' for SQL server backup and recovery. Reston VA '” Continuing its streak of industry awards ...

SQL Server 2012 reached End of Support in 2022 after being a mainstay for many SMBs over the past decade. Continuing to run this SQL Server version, especially on mission-critical production systems, ...

Russell Smith is a technology consultant and trainer specializing in management and security of Microsoft server and client technologies. He is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer with more than 15 ...