By Michael D. Reilly, 03/27/2002
With multiserver task capability, you can set up a backup or database-maintenance task on one server and run it on multiple servers. Here's how to set up multiserver tasks and ...
By Michelle A. Poolet, 01/25/2002
Before you upgrade your SQL Server 6.5 system, you need to prepare. After the upgrade, you can take several steps to utilize SQL Server 2000's new features.
By Michelle A. Poolet, 01/25/2002
Here are some new features of SQL Server 2000 that you need to be aware of before you migrate your databases.
By Michelle A. Poolet, 01/24/2002
If you've been putting off upgrading your SQL Server 6.5 databases, now is the time to bring them into the twenty-first century. Don't miss our tips, tricks, and advice about how ...
By Michelle A. Poolet, 01/24/2002
Upgrading from SQL Server 7.0 to SQL Server 2000 is much less of a hassle than upgrading from SQL Server 6.5. Here's what you need to know.
By Michael D. Reilly, 12/19/2001
If database administration has been recently added to your list of duties, you'll appreciate these step-by-step instructions about how to create and maintain SQL Server 2000 and ...
By Michael D. Reilly, 08/22/2001
SQL Server's native backup and restore utility is powerful and reliable. Here are 11 best practices to help you make the most effective use of this capability.
By Michael D. Reilly, 08/22/2001
Here's the scoop on SQL Server 2000's recovery models and how to use them effectively.
By Michael D. Reilly, 08/14/2001
Are you a network administrator who has recently become a database administrator, too? Here's your guide to setting up SQL Server 2000 or SQL Server 7.0.
By Michael D. Reilly, 08/14/2001
Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up SQL Server 7.0.
By Michael D. Reilly, 10/22/2000
Tips for SQL Server certification exams
By Michael D. Reilly, 09/24/2000
Planning and practice can ensure a smooth, efficient restore when the inevitable happens.
By Michael D. Reilly, 09/18/2000
Test your knowledge of restore processes.
By Michael D. Reilly, 09/18/2000
Check your answers to the practice questions.
By Michael D. Reilly, 09/12/2000
Test your knowledge about SQL Server's backup process.
By Michael D. Reilly, 09/12/2000
Check your answers to the practice questions.
By Michael D. Reilly, 08/31/2000
Learn how SQL Server logins, server roles, database roles, and permissions help you protect your enterprise data.
By Michael D. Reilly, 08/22/2000
Before you can plan an effective backup and restore strategy, you need to understand the interaction among SQL Server's transaction log, checkpoints, and automatic recovery ...
By Michael D. Reilly, 08/22/2000
Contrary to SQL Server Books Online, SQL Server 7.0 checkpoints write all changed pages to disk immediately.
By Michael D. Reilly, 08/22/2000
Test your knowledge about SQL Server's transaction log, checkpoints, and automatic recovery process.