Your Essential SQL Server Health Check Checklist for Optimal Performance
Check your SQL Server across six critical areas - backups, indexes, security, and more - using this practical checklist and ready-to-run T-SQL scripts.
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Choosing the Right SQL Server HA/DR Strategy for Your Business
Choosing the right SQL Server HA/DR strategy starts with your RTO and RPO. This guide compares core options to help you avoid costly gaps in recovery.
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SQL Server 2025 CU10 Released - Key Fixes and What You Need to Know
SQL Server 2025 CU10 (build 17.0.5035.5) delivers 36 fixes including critical security patches across VDI, PolyBase, replication, and extensibility. Here is what matters to your environment.
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SQL Server Foreign Keys: Balancing Data Integrity and Performance
Foreign keys prevent orphaned records but cause lock contention and slow writes when poorly designed. Here is how to get the balance right.
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Outsource SQL Server DBA vs In-House: A Direct Comparison for Australian Businesses
For Australian businesses, outsourced SQL Server DBA support typically costs 40-70% less than a full-time hire while delivering broader expertise and 24/7 coverage.
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SQL Server Security Updates, October 2026: Every Version Patched This Month
Microsoft has released security updates for SQL Server 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2025 on 13 October 2026. Here is what changed and what you need to do.
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Responding to a SQL Server Outage: An Australian DBA's Emergency Checklist
A structured emergency checklist for DBAs to triage SQL Server outages quickly, covering error logs, disk space, blocking, and recovery steps.
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Azure SQL Managed Instance Gets Faster Log Writes, But a USB SSD Still Wins
Azure SQL MI Business Critical log throughput is up to 160-192 MB/s. Here is what changed, how it affects sizing, and why a portable USB SSD still writes faster.
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Remote vs On-Site vs Managed DBA: Which SQL Server Support Model Suits Your Business?
Not sure which SQL Server support model suits your business? Compare remote, on-site, and managed DBA options to find the right fit.
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How to Kill All Connections to a SQL Server Database: Script and Best Practices
Use a two-line T-SQL script to kill all SQL Server database connections instantly - no restarts, no cursors, no outdated forum hacks.
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Managed DBA Services Pricing: What SQL Server Support Costs in Australia
SQL Server managed DBA services in Australia range from $1,500 to $8,000 per month. Here is what drives the cost and what to expect from providers.
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SQL Server Health Check Cost in Australia: What to Expect in 2026
Expect to pay $495-$2,499 for a SQL Server health check in Australia, with most single-instance audits landing between $999 and $1,499.
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