Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and Azure Data Studio are two popular database management tools, each with strengths and weaknesses. Let's compare and contrast these applications based on several key factors to help users make an informed decision....
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Guide to Resolving Unable to Shrink Log File Issue in SQL Server
Encountering issues when trying to shrink the log file in SQL Server can lead to bloated database files, reduced storage efficiency, and potential performance degradation. This comprehensive guide provides detailed instructions on troubleshooting and resolving this...
Comprehensive Guide to Migrating SQL Server to Amazon RDS
Migrating an SQL Server to Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) can significantly enhance scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. This comprehensive guide provides in-depth information about the prerequisites, challenges, and benefits of this migration,...
Cloud Options for Managed SQL Server
SQL Server is a popular relational database management system (RDBMS) that is used by businesses of all sizes. In recent years, there has been a growing trend of moving to managed SQL Server in the cloud. This is because the cloud offers a number of benefits, such as...
5 Essential Data Security Measures in SQL Server
Introduction In today's data-driven world, safeguarding sensitive information is of utmost importance. Did you know that data breaches cost the global economy $3.86 trillion in 2020? SQL Server, one of the most widely used database management systems, handles vast...
15 Reasons to Choose XTIVIA Virtual-DBA Remote DBA Managed Services for Your Microsoft SQL Server Environments
As more businesses embrace remote work and cloud-based technologies, the need for remote database administration (DBA) services has increased. XTIVIA Virtual-DBA Remote DBA managed services provide businesses with the technical expertise they need to manage and...
VLFs: Virtual Log Files in SQL Server
In SQL Server, a Virtual Log File (VLF) is a concept related to the transaction log file. The transaction log records all the transactions and modifications made to the database. VLFs are logical subdivisions within the physical transaction log file. When a SQL Server...
Top 10 Things to Investigate When Amazon RDS for SQL Server Is Running Slow or Performing Poorly
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) is a cloud-based service that provides a scalable and managed database solution. Amazon RDS for SQL Server is a relational database engine based on Microsoft SQL Server that is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS). While Amazon...
On-Premises vs Cloud: Which is the Best Choice for Hosting SQL Server Databases?
When it comes to choosing between hosting SQL Server databases on-premises, in Amazon Web Services (AWS) SQL Server RDS, or in Azure SQL, there are several factors that a Database Administrator (DBA) must consider. When evaluating cost savings, be sure to consider the...
In-Memory Tables in SQL Server: Benefits, Limitations, and How to Identify Them
If you are looking to improve the speed of transactions, especially for high-concurrency workloads that involve a lot of inserts, update, and delete operations, you might benefit from implementing In-Memory OLTP and experience up to 30X performance gain, as some have...