Throwback Thursday: September 4, 2025
Setting up a new SQL Server instance? Today's edition of Throwback Thursday is a one-stop shop for all your configuration, connection, and automated backup needs.
With over a million words scattered across more than 1,500 articles on this blog, you've probably missed a few things here.
That’s why each week in "Throwback Thursday," we’ll revisit some standout posts. Expect a blend of my personal favorites, insightful articles from other great minds, and a touch of coding humor to keep things light.
Highlights from NoLongerSet.com
All Hail Ola!
If you’re managing SQL Server and you’re not using Ola Hallengren’s scripts, then you’re doing it wrong.
Mike Wolfe
Save $3,500 by Creating Scheduled Backups Using SQL Server Express
You don’t need to spend big bucks to get automated database backups with SQL Server. This simple step-by-step process is nearly foolproof.
Mike Wolfe
Troubleshooting SQL Server Connection Errors
“SQL Server does not exist or access denied.” One error. Dozens of possible causes. Read on for a bunch of practical troubleshooting tips.
Mike Wolfe
B-BEAR: Quick and Dirty SQL Server Testing
Begin, Before, Execute, After, Rollback. This technique makes testing your SQL Server statements a snap.
Mike Wolfe
Wisdom from Around the Web
SQL Server Backup, Integrity Check, Index and Statistics Maintenance
sp_Blitz®: Free SQL Server Health Check Script by Brent Ozar
Free health check download for Microsoft SQL Server 2019, 2022, Amazon RDS. Stored procedure to troubleshoot slow performance and unreliability.
Developer Humor
deployToProduction
by u/n00bdragon in ProgrammerHumor
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