Architect’s Insight The Deterministic Blueprint: Hardening Cloud SQL for FFIEC 2026 Accelerate your GCP cloud migration ROI with this FFIEC compliance blueprint. We detail Google Cloud SQL hardening for banking...
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SQL Server to Azure SQL Managed Instance (MI): 2026 Enterprise Migration ROI Framework
Modernizing Data Infrastructure for 2026 TCO Optimization Modernizing SQL Server to Azure SQL Managed Instance (MI) in 2026 requires a strategic shift from basic data-copying to a sophisticated Enterprise Migration...
Azure SQL MI Security & Compliance Blueprint: Architecting Zero-Trust Data Estates
In 2026, cloud security is no longer a checkbox—it’s an architecture. This blueprint details how to implement Zero-Trust for Azure SQL Managed Instance, covering Always Encrypted with VBS enclaves, Customer-Managed...
Troubleshooting Azure SQL MI: Solving Agent, SSIS, Linked Server, and Log Throughput Limits
Even with a near-perfect migration plan, the “Last Mile” of an Azure SQL Managed Instance (SQL MI) deployment often reveals technical nuances that differ from on-premises SQL Server. In 2026, resolving these gaps is...
Step-by-Step: Configuring Microsoft Fabric Mirroring for SQL Server 2025
Stop fighting brittle ETL pipelines. SQL Server 2025 introduces native Mirroring, a Zero-ETL technology that streams data directly into Microsoft Fabric's OneLake. This expert guide covers the "on-the-ground"...
Modernizing Database Backups: The SQL Server 2025 Zstandard (ZSTD) Backup Compression Revolution
SQL Server 2025 introduces Meta’s Zstandard (ZSTD) algorithm, revolutionizing backup strategies. This guide explores how ZSTD outperforms traditional MS_GZRY, providing the T-SQL configurations and architectural...
How to Get SQL Server Row Count for All Tables: 6 Fastest Methods
Quickly find the row count for every table in your SQL Server database using high-performance T-SQL scripts. This guide covers universal methods compatible with SQL Server 2012 through the latest releases. Learn how to...
PostgreSQL CREATE TABLE Tutorial with Examples and Best Practices
Learn PostgreSQL CREATE TABLE with schema, IF NOT EXISTS, constraints, inheritance, multiple foreign keys, and temporary tables. Includes examples and best practices for developers.
PostgreSQL DELETE Statement Tutorial with Examples and Best Practices
PostgreSQL DELETE Statement Tutorial with RETURNING Clause, Subquery, and Best Practices Introduction The PostgreSQL DELETE statement is a fundamental SQL command used to remove rows in PostgreSQL tables. This...
PostgreSQL SELECT Clause: The Complete Guide (with Performance Tips)
Master the PostgreSQL SELECT statement with this beginner-friendly tutorial. Learn syntax, examples, and best practices for querying data efficiently.
Add PostgreSQL to PATH on Windows (Step-by-Step Guide)
Learn step by step how to set Windows PATH for Postgres tools. Easily add PostgreSQL to PATH Windows 11, configure PostgreSQL environment variables Windows, and run Postgres from the command line.
Install PostgreSQL on Windows: Step‑by‑Step Beginner’s Guide
Learn how to install PostgreSQL on Windows with this beginner friendly tutorial. Step by step instructions for downloading, configuring, and setting up PostgreSQL, pgAdmin, and command line tools.
SQL Server 2022: Transforming Storage with Snapshots and S3 Integration
SQL Server 2022 introduces storage-level snapshots for near-instant recovery and native S3-compatible object storage support for scalable, cost-effective backups and external-data querying.
How to Configure a Contained Database Feature in SQL Server
Contained Databases is a new feature which was initially introduced in SQL Server 2012. A contained database is a database that will store all its metadata within the database thereby not storing any configuration...
How to Detach SSAS Database in SQL Server
This article explains How to Detach Analysis Services Database in SQL Server. The steps mentioned in this article are applicable on SQL Server 2008 and Higher Versions. Different ways to Detach an Analysis Services...
How to Attach SSAS Database in SQL Server
This article explains How to Attach Analysis Services Database in SQL Server. The steps mentioned in this article are applicable on SQL Server 2008 and Higher Versions. Different ways in which an Analysis Services...
Mi Watch Launched, offers Heart rate monitoring, Blood oxygen sensor, Dual SIM Support via eSIM, Powerful 570 mAh Battery
Xiaomi has officially launched Mi Watch on November 5, 2019, in China. The smart watch comes in two colors Elegant Black and Technology. The smart watch is loaded with excellent features and is priced at CNY 1299...
How to Synchronize Analysis Services Database Using Synchronize Database Wizard in SSMS
In this article we will take a look at how to Synchronize Analysis Services Database using Synchronize Database Wizard to make two analysis services databases identical by copying the metadata and data between source...
How to Restore Analysis Services Database in SQL Server Using SQL Server Management Studio
In this article we will take a look at the steps which a database administrator needs to follow to restore an analysis services database. The steps mentioned below are applicable on SQL Server 2005 and higher versions...
How to Automate Backup of Analysis Services Database Using SQL Server Agent Job
In this article we will take a look at how to create an SQL Server Agent Job to backup an Analysis Services Database. However, read the following article to know the steps you need to follow to restore a database in SQL...
How to Backup Analysis Services Database in SQL Server Using SQL Server Management Studio
In this article we will take a look at the steps which a database administrator needs to follow to backup an analysis services database. The steps mentioned below are applicable on SQL Server 2005 and higher versions...
Database Consistency Checker DBCC CHECK For Analysis Services Database in SQL Server 2016 for Tabular and Multidimensional Databases
In SQL Server 2016 you will see a new feature in Analysis Services to perform Database Consistency Checker (DBCC Check) to find corruption issue against Analysis Services Database or in Individual Objects. The Database...
How to Configure TempDB on Local Disk in SQL Server 2012/2014 Failover Cluster to Improve Performance
Starting SQL Server 2012 Failover Cluster installation supports Local Disk to be used for TempDB Data and Log files. This article explains the steps to be followed by the DBA to configure SQL Server 2012 Failover...
How to Fix “BACKUP detected corruption in the database log” Error in SQL Server
Due to an unplanned reboot of SQL Server one of the transaction log file of a database become corrupt. DBA noticed this issue once regular transaction log backup job started failing with “BACKUP detected...
How to Fix PowerShell Execution Policy Error in Windows Server
There are instance when you execute your PowerShell scripts on server from your command prompt you will end up seeing below mentioned error message. Error Message File cannot be loaded because the execution of scripts...
Backup Database SQL Server
SQL Backup | How to Create a Full Backup of Database in SQL Server This article explains the steps you need to follow to take a FULL Backup of Database in SQL Server Using SQL Server Management Studio and by using TSQL...
How to Drop Database in SQL Server by Closing Existing Connections
SQL Server DROP Database | SQL DROP Database Statement This article outlines the steps to DROP Database in SQL Server when the users are connected to a SQL Server Database. You may need to closing existing connections...
How to Fix Cannot execute script. Insufficient memory to continue the execution of the program (mscorlib) error in SQL Server
How to Fix Insufficient memory to continue the execution of the program (mscorlib) error in SQL Server Database Administrators often need to get involved in code deployments wherein they release new code from one...
How to Enable XP_CMDSHELL & Disable XP_CMDSHELL using SP_CONFIGURE in SQL Server
How to Enable xp_cmdshell | How to Disable xp_cmdshell In this tip we will take a look at the step to follow to Enable XP_CMDSHELL and how to Disable XP_CMDSHELL using SP_CONFIGURE system stored procedure. In order to...
How to Start SQL Server without TempDB Database
Recently, after the scheduled maintenance window when the database administrator started the SQL Server it failed to start due to corruption issues with storage subsystem. On further investigation it was identified that...
How to Use Dedicated Administrator Connection in SQL Server
To use a Dedicated Administrator Connection (DAC) in SQL Server, open new query window and in Connect to Server dialog box one need to prefix the word “admin:” before the SERVERNAME as shown in the...
How to Fix Virtual Log Files in SQL Server Transaction Log
This article demonstrates How to Fix Virtual Log Files in SQL Server Transaction Log file. The steps mentioned in this article are applicable on SQL Server 2005 and higher versions. To know more about how to Identify...
How to Download WideWorldImporters Sample Database and Restore in SQL Server 2016
Microsoft has introduced a new sample database WideWorldImporters specifically for SQL Server 2016. Let us take a look at how to download and restore SQL Server 2016 WideWorldImporters Sample Database. Steps...
How to Increase Number of SQL Server Error Log Files
SQL Server Error Log is the best place for a Database Administrators to look for informational messages, warnings, critical events, database recover information, auditing information, user generated messages etc. By...
How to Recycle SQL Server Error Log file without restarting SQL Server Service
SQL Server Error Log is the best place for a Database Administrators to look for informational messages, warnings, critical events, database recover information, auditing information, user generated messages etc. SQL...
TAIL-LOG Backup in SQL Server Step by Step Tutorial with Examples
A tail-log backup captures any log records which has not yet been backed up i.e., the tail of the transaction log to prevent any work loss and to keep the transaction log chain intact. Before you can recover a SQL...
PARTIAL Backup in SQL Server Step by Step Tutorial with Examples
As per MSDN “PARTIAL Backups are designed for use under SIMPLE recovery model; thereby to improve flexibility to backup very large database which contain one or more read-only Filegroups. They are useful whenever...
FILEGROUP Backup in SQL Server Step by Step Tutorial with Examples
Using FILEGROUP backup one can backup all the data files within the SQL Server FILEGROUP individually. While backing up the database you can specify whole of FILEGROUP (i.e., PRIMARY or SECONDARY) instead of specifying...
FILE Backup in SQL Server Step by Step Tutorial with Examples
Using FILE backup one can backup SQL Server Data File individually. While backing up the database you can specify whole of FILEGROUP instead of specifying each database file individually within the FILEGROUP. In case if...
MIRRORED Backup in SQL Server Step by Step Tutorial with Examples
Using MIRRORED Backup feature a DBA can create up to 3 identical copies of a database backup. This feature is available in SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition and later versions. This is Part 12 of 16 Part SQL Server...
COPY_ONLY Backup in SQL Server Step by Step Tutorial with Examples
COPY_ONLY backup is a special type of SQL Server Backup which is independent of the sequence of conventional SQL Server backups. Normally whenever you take a backup it will affect how later backups are restored...
TRANSACTION LOG Backups in SQL Server Step by Step Tutorial with Examples
Transaction log backup is only possible when your database is in FULL or BULK-LOGGED recovery model. With the help of Transaction Log backup one can achieve Point in Time recovery for the database in case of any...
DIFFERENTIAL Database Backups in SQL Server Step by Step Tutorial with Examples
What is a Differential Backup SQL Server? Differential Backup SQL Server will only record the data which has changes since the last successful full database backup. Differential Backup SQL Server | Differential Database...
FULL Database Backups in SQL Server Step by Step Tutorial with Examples
FULL Database Backup is used to back up the whole database in SQL Server. A database full backup will include parts of transaction log so that if the need arises a database can be recovered completely by restoring full...
Permissions Required to Take Database Backup in SQL Server
For a user to take database backups in SQL Server a user must be a member of DBCREATOR Server Role and DB_OWNER Database Role. Else you will receive the below mentioned error while performing backups...
Different Types of SQL Server Backups
SQL Server supports different types of backups for databases. However, which type of a database backup can be performed totally depends upon the recovery model of the database one choose. If you are unclear of the...
SQL Server BULK-LOGGED Recovery Model Step by Step Tutorial with Examples
When a database is configured to use a BULK-LOGGED Recovery Model then SQL Server will log minimal amount of information for operations such as SELECT INTO, BULK INSERT, BCP, CREATE INDEX, ALTER INDEX, and REBUILD INDEX...
SQL Server FULL Recovery Model Step by Step Tutorial with Examples
In Full Recovery Model Point in Time recovery of the database is possible as long as you have all the valid database backups along with the transaction log tail backup file. In Full Recovery model all the transactions...
SQL Server SIMPLE Recovery Model Step by Step Tutorial with Examples
SIMPLE Recovery Model in SQL Server SIMPLE Recovery Model as the name suggests it is the most basic recovery model which is available in SQL Server. In this recovery model every transaction is written to the...
Different SQL Server Recovery Models Step by Step Tutorial with Examples
Recovery Models in SQL Server are basically designed to control the transaction log maintenance and to help you recover your data from a disaster. Based on the choice of Recovery Model, SQL Server decides which data it...
SQL Server Database Backup Tutorial with Examples
Introduction It is very critical for any organization to protect its data within the database. Hence it is must for an organization to perform database backups at regular intervals. In this tutorial, you will learn...
Download SQL Server 2016 Developer Edition for Free
SQL Server 2016 Download Developer Edition for Free Microsoft announced the release of the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) version of SQL Server 2016 on June 1, 2016. The good news is that you can download SQL Server...
How to Export records from SQL Server to Text File using BCP Command
Introduction Is there a quick way to export records from SQL Server to text file? In this tip we will take a look at an example to export records from SQL Server to text file using BCP. In this tip we will learn how to...
Troubleshooting SQL Server blocked access to procedure sp_send_dbmail
Use sp_send_dbmail to send email from SQL Server | How to Use Database Email SQL Server Feature Troubleshooting SQL Server blocked access to procedure ‘dbo.sp_send_dbmail’ of component ‘Database Mail...
Download SQL Server 2014 Developer Edition Free
Introduction Download Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Developer Edition for Free for Visual Studio Dev Essentials Members Microsoft has announced that the SQL Server 2014 Developer Edition will available for free to Visual...
Convert Seconds to Minutes, Hours and Days in SQL Server
As a developer there are times when yo need to convert seconds to minutes, hours and days. The TSQL script mentioned in this article can be used to easily Convert Seconds to Minutes, Hours and Days. Learn How to FORMAT...
SQL Server: How to Find which user deleted the database in SQL Server
Introduction In this article we will take a look at the steps which you can follow to quickly identify the user who deleted the user database in SQL Server. There are two different methods by which one can easily find...
How to Change SQL Server Database Auto Growth Settings
Introduction In this article we will go through the steps to change SQL Server Database Auto Growth Settings. It is always a best practice to set an appropriate auto growth setting for all Production database to a...
How to Repair Suspect Database in SQL Server
There can be a possibility that when you connect to an SQL Server Instance you will find the database being marked as SUSPECT. During such scenarios, you will not be able to connect to the database. Steps to Fix...
SQL Server Best Practice Auto Close Database Option Should Remain OFF
Introduction In this article, we will take a look at why it is essential to leave AUTO CLOSE database option turned OFF for a Production or a Non-Production SQL Server Database across all versions and editions of SQL...
Display Line Numbers in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
SSMS Show Line Numbers | SSMS Line Numbers This article explains how to enable SSMS show line numbers. SHOW Line Numbers in SQL Server Management Studio As a developer you may have often encounter errors while debugging...
How to Move TempDB to New Drive in SQL Server
There are times when as a DBA you find the need to move TempDB Data and Log Files to a new Drive. This article explains all the steps you need to follow to move TempDB files.