Backup and Restore is one of the core tasks for DBAs. They often do this task more times than they would have ideally loved to do so. One thing I noticed in my career that every successful DBA knows how to automate their tasks and spend their time either playing games on a computer or learning something new!
SQL SERVER – Restoring 2012 Database to 2008 or 2005 Version and 2 other Most Asked Questions
Some questions never get old. Let me list a few of them. As the year 2012 is about to end, today I will talk about three of the most asked questions to me in an email. Let us learn about restoring databases.
SQL SERVER – Move Database Files MDF and LDF to Another Location
When a novice DBA or Developer create a database they use SQL Server Management Studio to create new database. Additionally, the T-SQL script to create a database is very easy as well. You can just write CREATE DATABASE DatabaseName and it will create new database for you. The point to remember here is that it will create the database at the default location specified in SQL Server Instance (this default instance, can be changed and we will see that in future blog posts). Now, once the database files goes in production it will start to grow.
SQL SERVER – Making Database to Read Only – Changing Database to Read/Write
I recently received the following comments on my earlier blog about Making database to read only.
“Today i was trying to attach the (MDF,NDF,LDF ) sql server 2008 database which i have received from my client. After attachment the database status is showing (Read-Only) (Eg.database name (Read-Only). How do i make to normal mode for the data updation. is there any query available to resolve this problem. Your help will be highly helpful.”
Let’s learn Making Database to Read Only and Changing Database to Read/Write.
SQL SERVER – Installing AdventureWorks for SQL Server
I just began with SQL Server 2012. The very first thing, I realized that there is no AdventureWorks Sample Database available for Denali. I quickly searched online and reached to Microsoft documentation where it provides information on the how to install (restore) AdventureWorks for SQL Server .
SQL SERVER – Fastest Way to Restore Database
A few days ago, I received following email from blog reader where the question was about the fastest way to restore database.
SQL SERVER – Retrieve and Explore Database Backup without Restoring Database – Idera virtual database
I recently downloaded Idera’s SQL virtual database, and tested it. There are a few things about this tool which caught my attention. Let us learn about Retrieve and Explore Database Backup without Restoring Database.