SQL Server Administration
Introduction
SQL Server administration encompasses the tasks and processes required to ensure that your SQL Server instances run reliably, securely, and efficiently. This guide provides best‑practice procedures, step‑by‑step tutorials, and reference material for database administrators.
Security
Implement authentication, authorization, encryption, and auditing to protect data at rest and in transit. Learn how to configure logins, roles, Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), and Always Encrypted.
Read more →Backup & Restore
Discover strategies for full, differential, and transaction log backups, as well as point‑in‑time recovery and automated maintenance solutions.
Read more →Monitoring & Alerts
Use built‑in tools such as SQL Server Agent, Extended Events, and Dynamic Management Views to monitor performance, detect bottlenecks, and set up proactive alerts.
Read more →Performance Tuning
Optimize query performance, index strategies, and server configuration. Learn how to interpret execution plans and use the Query Store for continuous improvement.
Read more →Maintenance Plans
Automate routine tasks such as index rebuilding, statistics updates, and integrity checks using SQL Server Maintenance Plans or custom PowerShell scripts.
Read more →High Availability & Disaster Recovery
Implement Always On Availability Groups, Failover Cluster Instances (FCI), Log Shipping, and Replication to achieve high availability and minimize downtime.
Read more →Troubleshooting
Common issues, diagnostic steps, and troubleshooting tools to resolve connectivity problems, deadlocks, and resource contention.
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