Month: February 2026

SQL Server performance problems

5 Reasons Why Restarting SQL Server Can Make Performance Problems Worse

I understand that people are busy and just need things to work. So, when there’s a performance problem with SQL Server, it can seem like the best, fastest way to get things working again is to restart the SQL Server service, or even reboot the machine. This is an even more attractive option when you’re…
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Accidental DBA Risk and SQL Server Succession Planning

The Accidental DBA Retirement Crisis: Is Your Institution Ready?

Let me paint a picture you’ve probably seen before. Your network administrator, Tom, has been managing your SQL Server databases for the past 15 years. It wasn’t his original job, but someone had to do it. Over time, Tom became the only person who really knows how everything works. He knows which maintenance jobs run…
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