SQL Server DBCC CHECKDB Overview
Database corruption can be a problem and can cause serious damage to a database. There are a few ways to detect database corruption, but this tip will focus more on DBCC CHECKDB.
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SQL Server Index Fragmentation Overview
We have all heard about SQL Server database and index fragmentation, but what is it and is it an issue? Read this tip to learn more about fragmentation.
Correct SQL TempDB Spills in Query Plans Caused by Outdated Statistics
Correct the following SQL Server query plan warning: Operator used tempdb spill data during execution with spill level 1.
SQL Server 2016 Compare Showplan Option
Learn about the SQL Server 2016 Compare Showplan Option to compare the metrics from two SQL Server query plans.
Managing the size of the SQL Server SSIS catalog database
I have implemented the SSIS catalog that comes with SQL Server 2012 and I love the reporting and centralization that comes with it, however, I noticed after a few months that the database was growing exponentially. How can I keep the size of this database
SQL Server Maintenance Plans Reporting and Logging
Maintenance Plans are very common in a SQL Server environment. One feature that is often overlooked is the maintenance plan reporting and logging. In this tip we’ll discuss how to setup reporting and logging for a maintenance plan and the benefits of usin
How to recover data using a transaction log backup
The purpose of the transction log is to track changes and allow a restore to a prior state and in this section we look at how to restore.
Introduction to the SQL Server Transaction Log Tutorial
In this tutorial we look at what the SQL Server transaction log is and how it is used by SQL Server.
What is the transaction log?
Learn about the SQL Server transaction log and what it is.
Why does SQL Server require a transaction log?
In this section we cover why SQL Server needs a transaction log for each database and there is not a way around using the transaction log.
What is a transaction?
Learn about transactions in SQL Server and how these are used to control how data is modified in the database.
What is a nested transaction?
Learn about nested transactions and how these can be used to rollback multiple changes if there are issues with the processing.
What does BEGIN TRAN, ROLLBACK TRAN, and COMMIT TRAN mean?
In this part we cover transactions and how to begin a transaction and either rollback the changes or commit the changes to the database.
What are the recovery models and how does the log use them?
SQL Server recovery models have a big impact on the transaction log and we cover the recovery logs and impact in this section.
Do multiple transaction logs help performance?
SQL Server allows for muliple data and log files for a database and we cover whether this makes a difference for the transaction log.
How large should the transaction log be?
In this part we look at general rules of how large a SQL Server transaction log should be compared to your database file sizes.
How to shrink the transaction log in SQL Server
In this section we look at how to reduce the size of a large transaction log in SQL Server.
How to monitor transaction log growth
Learn about transaction log growth and how to monitor growth to keep the file size in check.
What is a Virtual Log File (VLF)?
The transaction log is made up of smaller virutal logs and in this part we cover what these are and how to check your log.
Why does the transaction log grow?
In this section we learn why the SQL Server transaction log might grow and what causes growth of this file.
How does Mirroring, Replication, and Log Shipping use transaction log
The transaction log is used for more than just inserts, updates and deletes and we cover how this is used for replication, log shipping and more.
Identify SQL Server databases that are no longer in use
I have just inherited a database server with numerous databases on it and I need to know if all the databases are in use or if they are old and can be removed. In this tip we cover a few ways to gather this information to determine which databases are no
Collect SQL Server Performance Counters and Build Reports with SSRS
I would like to monitor some performance metrics and I don’t have the budget to purchase a third party monitoring software. Is there a way to capture performance metrics and view the trends of data in a graphical format using SSRS? In this tip we show so
Creating a Table Warehouse to Retain Historical Data for a SQL Server Table
I have a database table that gets groomed every night. How can I create a quick data warehouse to store all the data in a separate table so that it doesn’t get groomed? The table only holds 60 days worth of data and I need to store more data for reporting