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Preventing SQL Server Downtime: A Practical Guide to High Availability and Expert Support
6 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

Preventing SQL Server Downtime: A Practical Guide to High Availability and Expert Support

When SQL Server goes down, every minute costs you. Learn how to diagnose the problem fast and prevent it from happening again.

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How to Backup SQL Database (and Why Most Backups are Doomed to Fail)
3 Oct 2025 · 6 min read

How to Backup SQL Database (and Why Most Backups are Doomed to Fail)

Most organisations have backups running but still cannot restore when it matters. Learn the correct way to back up SQL Server and avoid the mistakes that create a false sense of security.

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How to Manually Remove Log Shipping
16 May 2018 · 6 min read

How to Manually Remove Log Shipping

When SSMS cannot remove log shipping, you need to call the system stored procedures directly. Learn the correct order to clean up orphaned log shipping metadata safely.

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How to Resolve Database Restore Operation-Related Errors
15 May 2018 · 6 min read

How to Resolve Database Restore Operation-Related Errors

Learn how to recover a SQL Server database stuck in the restoring state using RESTORE WITH RECOVERY and alternative recovery paths when log files are missing or corrupt.

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Synchronous Database Mirroring (High-Safety Mode)
15 May 2018 · 6 min read

Synchronous Database Mirroring (High-Safety Mode)

Synchronous database mirroring ensures zero data loss by confirming every transaction on both the principal and mirror server before notifying the client. Here is how it works.

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How to create a SQL Server Database Snapshot
15 May 2018 · 5 min read

How to create a SQL Server Database Snapshot

A SQL Server database snapshot captures your database at a point in time, giving you a fast rollback option before risky changes with minimal overhead.

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