Help! My SQL Server Log File is too big!!! Your email has been sent Overgrown transactional log files can turn into real problems if they are not handled properly. Today SQL Server consultant Tim ...

Maintaining a SQL Server environment is a potentially complex endeavor. Here are 10 tips for ways you can minimize complexity and reduce stress. Based on my SQL Server consulting practice, here are ...

At first glance, I was a bit critical of the latest version of the Upgrade Advisor. Well, after going through that painful process, I proceeded onto my upgrade from SQL Server 2005 to 2008 using the ...

Just in case you missed the latest news from Microsoft, SQL Server 2014 has finally gone RTM (Released to Manufacturing). I’ve been telling you about the new features planned for this release since ...

Despite its steep licensing costs, SQL Server continues to prove its worth over open-source alternatives in some key areas. SQL Server is an expensive part of your IT stack -- SQL Server Enterprise ...

In SQL Server 2005, Microsoft introduced the Upgrade Advisor. This was a great idea to be able to analyze your current SQL Server in a safe environment and start the planning process of an important ...

SQL Server performance is slow. Users are complaining. Your boss wants to know what's going on and what you can do to improve SQL Server performance. Where do you start? Which SQL Server query should ...