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SQL Server Maintenance Plans for Small/Mid-sized Businesses

I get a ton of questions and calls about SQL Server Maintenance issues from Administrators who just want their server to work and be protected. They’re not interested in the intricate structure of a transaction log, how to use wait stats, etc. While many database administrators who read this article will disagree or perhaps outright [...]

A Wake-Up Call

Last night I received a call from a independent M2M Consultant who needed help with a transaction log that was growing too large. One of the reasons I have this blog is to find others with skills which complement mine. I like to think of us as a group of rebel soldiers with various roles [...]

Who's Using the Production Calendar?

M2M Calendar

I’ve eluded to a super secret (if I told you, I’d have to kill you) project that I’ve been working on a few times recently. This poll is a part of it. I’d really like to know how many of you folks are using the M2M Production Calendar (CALNDR) to track workdays, weekdays, [...]