Network World

So I can’t use BACKUP LOG WITH TRUNCATE ONLY – but what can I do instead?

In an earlier blog entry, I talked about “Deprecated” code and I highlighted the fact that the BACKUP LOG WITH NO_LOG and BACKUP LOG WITH TRUNCATE_ONLY statements are no longer allowed in SQL Server ...
TechRepublic

Three recovery models for backing up your SQL Server

Backing up SQL Server is a standard practice, but knowing which recovery model to use can be confusing. Use these tips to get started with your backup strategy. By Ed Martin With SQL Server 2000, ...
Ars Technica

how to DUMP Transaction in SQL 6.5?

i have this problem with the sql server ver 6.5 ( i know i need to upgrade but $$ is not so kind to me at the moment :0)). how to increase the Log size of a database (no.. not by expanding the ...
TechRepublic

Understanding the importance of transaction logs in SQL Server

Transaction logs are a vital yet often overlooked component of database architecture. They are often forgotten because they are not something actively maintained like the schema contained within a ...
dbta

Delayed Durability—The SQL Server 2014 Transaction Log Hack!

Delayed durability was announced late in the SQL Server 2014 development cycle, but offers something that many SQL Server professionals have wanted for years—the ability to disable transaction logging ...