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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