Monthly Archives: February 2011

A frequent transaction log backup misunderstanding

Some SQL Server students or new DBAs seem to ignore the fact that you have to take transaction log backups, if you do not use the SIMPLE recovery model. In other words, if you set FULL or BULK LOGGED as … Continue reading

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The OLAP oxymoron

The mid 90’s were marked by the mass adoption of the Internet. This revolution was so significant, that has somewhat lessened the effect of other advances, quite revolutionary on their own right. One of them was On-Line Analytical Processing, or … Continue reading

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