This is a bash script that can be used for backing up GCP Cloud SQL instances. It works by restoring an existing GCP managed backup to a new ephemeral db instance, and exporting an SQL dump from there ...

any other of the great scripts out there. the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version. select d.database_id, d.name + ',' from sys.databases as ...

Let's follow up the last column with a step-by-step breakdown shows how the PowerShell script automates SQL Server backups, manages retention, logs activity and verifies data integrity. In my first ...

A couple of months ago, I wrote an article on how to use PowerShell to back up a database within SQL Server Express Edition. Even though the technique that I described in that post works, the script ...

Data loss can happen when you least expect it, whether from human error, system failures, or unexpected outages. That’s why having a reliable SQL backup strategy is essential if you want to protect ...

In today's digital landscape, data is undoubtedly one of the most valuable assets for businesses and organizations of all sizes. Whether it's customer information, financial records, or proprietary ...

Below is a comprehensive, practical you can use when a SQL Server patch (CU / SP / hotfix / installer) fails or leaves the instance unstable. It covers immediate triage, rollback options (ranked), ...