SQL SERVER – Find Gaps in The Sequence

I have previously written two articles on the subject of missing identity and both are very well received by community. I had great fun to write article as many SQL Server expert participated in both the articles. Expert Imran Mohammed had provided excellent script to find missing identity. Please read both the articles for additional information before reading this article about finding gaps in the sequence.

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SQL SERVER – Mirrored Backup and Restore and Split File Backup – Introduction

Introduction – Mirrored Backup

This article is based on a real life experience of the author while working with database backup and restore during his consultancy work for various organizations. We will go over the following important concepts of database backup and restore.

Conventional Backup and Restore
Spilt File Backup and Restore
Mirror File Backup
Understanding FORMAT Clause
Miscellaneous details about Backup and Restore

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SQL SERVER – Best Practices – Implementation of Database Object Schemas

SQL Server Best Practices – Implementation of Database Object Schemas
SQL Server Technical Article
Writer: Michael Redman
Technical Reviewers: Sanjay Mishra, Juergen Thomas, Jimmy May, Burzin Patel, Glenn Berry (SQL Server MVP), Prem Mehra, Lindsey Allen, Thomas Kejser, Joseph Sack, Wanda He, Sharon Bjeletich
Published: November 2008

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