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Tech Advice
Presented by Matt Straka
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Tech AdviceWhat we’ll be covering
1 Backups
Common Troubleshooting
SQL Server Options
Updates and Migrations
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Backing Up FOUNDATIONHow to backup your data and why you need to do this.
Scheduled BackupsBackups for most users will be done through Server Console
1 Select database
2 Destination Location
3 Frequency
4 Retention
Scheduled BackupsAdvanced types of backups
1 SQL Server Agent – Scheduled backup jobs
2 3rd Party Software – Redgate, Acronis, Symantec, etc.
3 Cloud-Based – Azure, Carbonite, Iron Mountain, etc.
Manual BackupsCreate a backup of FOUNDATION on the fly with the Server Console
• Why perform manual backups?
• Selecting data source and destination
• Compression/password
Scheduled BackupsBackups for most users will be done through Server Console
1 Select source and destination
2 Creating/choosing Restore As Name
3 Replace and update
Types of Backups
• NAS
• NAS – Redundant/fault tolerant
• Hot-swappable drives in most RAID arrays
• Capacities in the multi-TBs
• External Hard Drives
• Ext. HD – Not fault tolerant
• Single Drives in 3.5in or 2.5in sizes
• Disk capacity ranges from 500GB to 5TB
• Recommend 2 or more drives for rotation
Types of Backups
• Flash Drives
• Not fault tolerant
• Very inexpensive
• Easy to store and rotate
• Cloud Services
• Cost
• Accessibility
• Security
Common TroubleshootingSome tips and tricks for getting through some common issues.
Database UtilitiesSome advanced utilities to help with FOUNDATION
• Data and Backup Locations
• Check DB
• Repair DB
• Fix ID Fields
• Log Files
• Duplicating Databases
SQL Server OptionsThe backbone of FOUNDATION. What is it and what do you need to know.
Microsoft SQL ServerWhat do you need and what do you need to prepare for
1 Know what version of SQL Server you have and what is supported
2 Find out what Edition of SQL Server best fits your needs and how to plan
3 Update your SQL Server
Updates and MigrationsHow to update FOUNDATION or migrate your software to a new server
1 What all is in an update?
2 Minimize downtime
3 Common pitfalls