As a SQL DBA, I have tried multiple ways to implement the index and statistics maintenance using different scripts. As most of the SQL community knows that ola.hallengren provides most of the required ...

The four pillars of SQL Server 2008's enhancements are mission-critical platform, dynamic development, beyond relational data and pervasive business insight. The second and third of these pillars ...

If the master database is unavailable, the SQL Server cannot start. When you work with the master database, you should: First, always have a current backup of the master database. If the master ...

Microsoft has released the first release candidate for SQL Server 2025, touting AI capabilities and experimental features ...

SQL Server 2012 Admin Essentials is designed to equip novice database professionals with a broad and hands-on introduction to SQL Server. This includes working with proper configuration, performance, ...

I'm new at this whole DBA thing, so maybe this is totally standard practice.But we have a software vendor that wants remote access to our SQL server at an admin level to setup and install software ...

Exam Reviews The SQL Server Challenge You don’t have to be a DBA for a worldwide organization to pass this test, but you’d better know all the ins and outs of large database administration. By Anil ...