SQL Server supports the notification of administrators through operators. Operators are aliases for users or groups that can receive notifications when jobs complete or alerts have been raised. Each SQL Server instance can have its own set of defined operators. Today, I am going to walk you thru the following tasks in Transaction SQL. Adding an operator Updating an operator Deleting an operator Defining a fail-safe operator To define an operator, one needs to know the email address of the user and what time he is responsible for the SQL…
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Articles related to the administrating SQL Server 2008 R2.
Database Mail – Part 1
Database Mail is an enterprise solution for sending e-mail messages from the SQL Server Database Engine. It is very important to configure mail on any server that you manage. Error and performance alerting as well as SQL agent job outcomes depend upon this service for notifications. I am going to copy a paragraph directly from Microsoft TechNet since I can not say it in any better in my own words. Database Mail is designed on a queued architecture that uses service broker technologies. When users execute sp_send_dbmail, the stored procedure…
DBA – Introduction
Today, I am going to start writing another topic thread for Database Administration (DBA). I do alot of DBA work among many other things at my current job. I am going to cheat a little by copying a list from a renown SQL Server MVP named Paul Randal. This list was published in a TechNet Magazine article in November, 2010. To be a succesful database administrator, you should start working your way through the following tasks (secrets) to manage choas at your organization.
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10. Take Inventory 9. Standardize Configurations 8. Understand the I/O Subsystem 7. Create a Customized Maintenance Plan 6. Ensure the Security of Your System 5. Get on Good Terms with Your Developers 4. Develop a Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Strategy 3. Take and Test Regular Backups 2. Monitor and Maintain Performance 1. Know Where to Find Information |
In the coming weeks, I am…