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I need to create backups of few Microsoft SQL databases in our environment and have them send email notifications after the job is finished. Servers are in AD and we also have Exchange. What is the ...

For as long as I can remember, I have always configured the computers within my own organization to store data on network servers as opposed to the data being stored on workstations. That way, if one ...

Computer database software such as Microsoft's SQL Server benefits all types of businesses, as it makes recordkeeping fast, flexible and secure. SQL Server lets you disconnect a database from the main ...

So I've taken over backups at the new job. We are running Backup Exec 2010 R3 (because 2012 is horrible, I'm told). It's time for licensing renewal, YAY! I have several full-blown SQL 2005 and 2008 ...

If you don’t have a backup of your MS SQL database, then follow the below ways to recover deleted data. Transaction log files record each change made to the ...

SQL Server database corruption is troublesome for DBAs, particularly if the situation arrives suddenly and there is no backup. This situation can lead to prolonged downtime and permanent data loss in ...

Despite its steep licensing costs, SQL Server continues to prove its worth over open-source alternatives in some key areas. SQL Server is an expensive part of your IT stack -- SQL Server Enterprise ...