Tag Archives: backup

Why We Need Backups First

Posted on September 17, 2016 by way0utwest

One of the things I show when I talk about TDE is that the backup of the certificate is very important. When you create a certificate, SQL Server warns you right away that a backup of the certificate is needed. … Continue reading →

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Triple Check Your Restores

Posted on June 18, 2016 by way0utwest

I used to work at a nuclear power plant. Not really in the plant, but as a network administrator in the building next door to the plant. Probably a good thing since I struggled to get to work on time … Continue reading →

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The RGE

Posted on June 17, 2016 by way0utwest

I first heard this little acronym from Grant Fritchey (b | t). He used it when talking about backups and restores, and I like it. However I realize that I’ve never actually noted what it is, so a short blog … Continue reading →

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Back Home, Despite a Scare

Posted on May 12, 2016 by way0utwest

I’ve spent the last 11 days traveling in Europe, returning home late yesterday. It wasn’t a holiday or even corporate boondoggle as this was 3 cities, 2 events at which I spoke, travel in planes, trains, and automobiles, a minor … Continue reading →

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