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SQL Server Backup and Recovery News

February 02, 2016 02 Feb'16
An easier way to set up SQL Server on an Azure virtual machine

Microsoft offers a simpler way to configure SQL Server on an Azure virtual machine. Added automation should help speed up the connecting and provisioning process.
May 12, 2015 12 May'15
SQL Server 2016 preview announced for summer 2015

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced the SQL Server 2016 preview for this summer. Its new features model the ethos of "mobile first, cloud first."
April 11, 2012 11 Apr'12
Big data a big deal for SQL Server 2012, users say

SQL Server 2012 is here, and the Apache Hadoop integration is making the biggest wave, according to some users.
August 16, 2007 16 Aug'07
SQL Server backup and restore school

In this SQL Server backup and recovery school you'll get overall best practices, learn commands for backup and restore functions and be introduced to SQL Server 2005 features – all via webcasts and podcasts.

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SQL Server Backup and Recovery Get Started

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Six sample databases for SQL Server and how to find them

SQL Server sample databases are useful for test and dev, but they can be difficult to parse. Use this SQL database sample overview to decide which to use and how to access them. Continue Reading
database replication

Database replication is the frequent electronic copying of data from a database in one computer or server to a database in another so that all users share the same level of information. Continue Reading
Microsoft SQL Server 2016

SQL Server 2016 is a SQL-based relational database management system released by Microsoft for general availability on June 1, 2016. It supports transaction processing, data warehousing and analytics uses and provides new and updated features with a... Continue Reading

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A quick tutorial on SQL Server maintenance plans

SQL Server maintenance plans get a bad rap, but for DBAs who need a simple way to maintain databases, Microsoft's built-in tools are a good place to start. Continue Reading
Four free SQL Server tools every DBA can use

Various performance issues can arise in the day-to-day grind of managing databases. We've rounded up four free SQL Server tools that can help make DBAs lives a little bit easier. Continue Reading
SQL Server SSD technology becoming a solid storage choice

With recent improvements in solid-state drive technology, it's time to consider SSD devices for SQL Server storage uses. SSDs can address I/O performance problems, but wear is a worry. Continue Reading

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Five SQL Server maintenance steps you should take -- ASAP

Putting off SQL Server administration tasks can lead to problems. Do these often-neglected database maintenance items to help keep your systems running smoothly. Continue Reading
How to classify the complexity of a Microsoft SQL Server upgrade

Not all SQL Server upgrades are created equal and not all require the same level of effort. Learn when to go all out and when to conserve your energy by classifying your upgrades. Continue Reading
SQL Server best practices for handling the post-installation blues

The job isn't over after a successful SQL Server installation. These SQL Server best practices will help you optimize your new SQL Server installation from the start. Continue Reading

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Five steps for a successful backup of a stored procedure in SQL Server

Follow these steps to use Management Studio for SQL 2005 for a successful SQL Server stored procedure backup. Continue Reading
SQL Server backup best practices

Backup compression and using differential backups are just two of the important SQL Server backup best practices described in this tip. Continue Reading
Solving SQL VSS writer problems during backup

Backup expert Brien Posey explains how to solve common SQL VSS writer problems users can face during SQL database backups. Continue Reading

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