In SQL Server, the database can be stored in different files and filegroups. If your database is small (100 MB or less), you do not need to worry too much about files and filegroups. But if you have a ...

Databases are the backbone of any application, storing everything from customer records to transactions, inventory data, and more. Because data is so critical, protecting it from loss or corruption is ...

Creating a full database backup in SQL Server is essential for preserving your data and ensuring you have a reliable restore point in case of system failure, corruption, or migration. A full backup ...

A SQL database backup is an essential safeguard against data loss or corruption in your SQL database. Having a backup allows you to restore the data to a previous state if there is an issue with the ...

Here, Knowledge Center contributor Brent Ozar outlines seven actions database administrators can perform to build a sound database backup and recovery strategy.