The need for copying tables from one database to another can appear in circumstances like maintenance, testing, demonstration, migration, transfer to a different instance, and more. Doing so is easy and can be done via multiple ways as SQL Server offers several methods for the same. People experienced with SQL queries can execute the same…

Disaster, whether natural or man-made, does not spare anyone, not even the crucial and most popular applications for many organizations. SQL Server might be prey for disasters anytime. So, the administrator must have proper arrangements to save the database from any kind of loss in case of such events. It is essential to have a…

SQL Server Database contains data that is of critical importance for every other organization. So, organizations are highly protective about it and are prepared for worst case scenarios, and high-risk data loss situations. Considering the importance of the SQL database, it is recommended to create database file backup to stay ready and prepared for the…

The extended support for SQL Server 2008 and 2008R2 will not be provided by Microsoft after July 09, 2019, which means you’ll not receive any updates in the future. So, if you’re still using SQL 2008, then it’s time to upgrade your server to a newer version of SQL. Many organizations often prefer to migrate…

Sometimes, Database Administrators – DBAs, encounter a problem which usually is not common, though the chances of its sudden appearance are positive – the problem we’re addressing here is Suspect Mode. In rare situations, database administrators find that the SQL Database has become inaccessible and marked with the word Suspect. In this article, we’ll discuss…