Common Symptoms of Corruption in a SQL Server Database Database corruption in SQL Server is one of the scariest issues a database administrator (DBA) can face. The good news? SQL Server provides several clues when corruption occurs, allowing proactive administrators to detect and address it before it causes significant harm. In this blog post, I’ll cover the most common symptoms of SQL Server database corruption and share some tips on how to address them. What Is Database Corruption? Database corruption …

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If you’ve ever encountered the “SQL Server Recovering” message for a database, you may have wondered what it means and whether it signals a problem. This message is part of SQL Server’s built-in safety mechanisms to ensure data integrity. While it’s not always a cause for alarm, understanding why it happens and how to handle it can save you significant time and effort. In this blog, we’ll delve into what “SQL Server Recovering” means, why it occurs, and the best …

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Database Integrity in SQL Server: What It Is and Why It Matters Maintaining database integrity is one of the most critical aspects of managing any SQL Server environment. Simply put, database integrity ensures that the data stored in your SQL Server remains accurate, consistent, and reliable. However, when database integrity is compromised, it can lead to corruption, which can cause major headaches, data loss, and potentially catastrophic downtime for your organization. In this blog post, I will explain what database …

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