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The Truth About SQL Server Backup Verification Using The GUI

Why You Shouldn't Just Rely On The Checkbox That Says So

I recently had a conversation with a SQL Server DBA about making sure that backups do work as expected. And while I try not to use scary tactics to convince people to change their way of thinking, this particular example needed it. I’ve written a blog post about why I don’t trust the “Verify backup […]

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The Scariest Lie We Believed About Backup Verifications

Have you ever done something for a long time believing it to be true but actually isn’t? You know, something like going over 10% of the speed limit when you’re driving and thinking that you’re not over speeding? I’m guilty of this myself. But what’s even worse is that there are a lot of information on the […]