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How to verify SQL Server backup files after a backup

verify SQL Server backup
It’s important to verify SQL Server backup files after the backup process is complete. 
Although the process can finish successfully this does not guarantee that the integrity of the data in the backup file is valid. 
This will definitely cause some annoyance when later trying to restore the backup file. 
In order to avoid this unwanted scenario, you should use verification options …

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How to perform SQL Server maintenance

SQL Server maintenance
SQL Server maintenance is just as important as creating backups of your databases. 
Unfortunately, there are many companies out there that install a SQL Server database or more without setting up first their maintenance plans. 
Everything is perfect as usually at the beginning there is no problem, that is until a problem appears.

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SQL Server DB restore from Differential or Transaction log backup to another computer

Restore from Differential or transaction log backup
Restoring a SQL Server database from a Differential or Transaction log backup can’t be simpler when using SqlBak.
All that you have to do is press a few buttons and the restore operation will be complete. Read the article to find out how.

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How to get SQL Server backup email notification

sql server backup email notification
Ever wondered if your backup tasks have finished successfully or not? 
Would you like to get from SQL Server backup email notification to let you know if your task has successfully finished or not? 
Read this article to find out how to do this, really easy!

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How to remove old SQL Server backups

remove old sql server backupHow to remove old SQL Server backups – quick tutorial:  Managing storage space occupied by your backups is a task that should not require a DBA’s time.

With SqlBak you can easily remove old SQL Server backups, periodically.

In this article, we will show you how to do this, step by step, so you will never have to worry about old backup files filling up your storage space.

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