Tag Archives: Backup/Recovery

Two Types of Tail Log Backups

Posted on August 10, 2011 by way0utwest

In a recent thread I noted that a tail log backup is essentially a regular log backup, but made with the intention of restoring the database because something is wrong with your data file. Gail Shaw (blog | @SQLIntheWild) pointed … Continue reading →

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#2 Skill – Performing a Restore

Posted on August 9, 2011 by way0utwest

This series of blog posts are related to my presentation, The Top Ten Skills You Need, which is scheduled for a few deliveries in 2011. You Will Restore a Database At some point you’ll need to restore a database. It … Continue reading →

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#1 Skill Needed – Backups

Posted on August 4, 2011 by way0utwest

This series of blog posts are related to my presentation, The Top Ten Skills You Need, which is scheduled for a few deliveries in 2011. 1. Backups The first skill that you really need is the ability to back up … Continue reading →

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A Really Bad Day

Posted on August 3, 2011 by way0utwest

I was out of town for work one day, literally on the other side of the country, in a car bound for the remote office when my cell phone rang. I had flown into LaGuardia Airport in New York City … Continue reading →

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