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How did we get here? There are many ways that a database can crash and need to recover. Maybe you find yourself here from something more severe like hardware failure, perhaps it was only a reboot and when things started to come back you see databases stuck in an “In Recovery” state. I personally have […]
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Here are some videos, tips, and exciting links the Procure SQL team would like to share! MLB’s Databases Have you ever wondered about what MLB teams name their databases? We like “the fish bag,” “ground control,” and “MITT.” What is your favorite one? Cloud Failures Most cloud failures are traced back to human mistakes. Have […]
During the pandemic, have you neglected your workout or fallen off your diet? Have you forgotten to schedule or missed your regular health check? If we ignore the maintenance of our bodies, we put our well-being at risk. The same thing may happen to your formerly robust database and SQL Server when you do not regularly monitor […]
I am not sure why but sometimes I am glutting for punishment. Maybe its why I try every backup and restore solution I can get my hands on? While Microsoft has done an amazing job at building the best relational database engine Azure Backup for SQL Server Virtual Machines has some architecture problems. In this […]
Time is money! Your boss keeps talking about RPO (Recovery Point Objective) and RTO (Recovery Time Objective). Do you just nod your head like you know what he/she is talking about? Maybe that scenario just happened and you are searching the internet for what these terms mean. If so, welcome! No one likes […]
SQL Server comes with several options to keep your data highly available. Today we are going to cover five different reasons why Transactional Log Shipping should be one of your best tools in your SQL Server DBA Toolbelt. Validates Transactional Log Backups Your last line of defense in any SQL Server Disaster Plan is recovering […]
The most important task a DBA can perform is Recovery. The work of a SQL Server DBA is ever-changing; data is fluid, and accordingly, so is the manner in which data is treated. Thankfully there are a vast number of ways to keep up with the changes a DBA faces in his/her career. There are […]
In my SQL Server Recovery Models blog, I touched a bit on my experience with recovery using Tail Log Backup. In this post we will take an in-depth look at Tail Log Backup; what they are, why they should be in your toolbelt, and lastly line out the steps to successfully take a Tail Log […]