Here, Knowledge Center contributor Brent Ozar outlines seven actions database administrators can perform to build a sound database backup and recovery strategy.

PowerShell offers a lightweight and efficient solution for backing up SQL Server Express databases on local workstations without the need for full system backups.

In part 1, we looked at generating T-SQL style code. In part 2, let's get this thing to run!

Jack Wallen shows you how to configure the Borgmatic tool to back up your databases with ease.

You've overwritten your "BACKUP DATABASE" command with the "DBCC SHRINKDATABASE" command. Put an "EXEC (@SQL)" in between the two.

If a web-based GUI is better suited to your admin skills, Jack Wallen wants to show you how to back up and restore your MySQL/MariaDB databases with one of the easiest tools on the market.