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SQL Server Databases: Five Typical Mistakes In Creation and Maintenance

Constructing and maintaining a SQL server database environment is like trying to hit a moving target. Quite a few parameters regarding troubleshooting, support and design must be considered. Making mistakes in these areas or missing important details will makes these tasks much more difficult.

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These are 5 typical mistakes that occur in the creation and maintenance of a SQL server database environment. There are definitely more mistakes that are made but you should be mindful of these.

1. No Backup Plan
Failure to regularly backup your databases is an invitation for disaster. Proper backup procedures include a backup plan that 1) makes regular backups, 2) tests your ability to retrieve and restore data from backup systems, and 3) uses alternative locations other than the database server for data storage. Make a point to perform backups early and often. You don’t want to experience a situation where backup data isn’t available.

2. Utilization of Ad Hoc Queries
Users should only be allowed to access the database through stored procedures on the application level. Ad hoc queries enable users to write their own code against the database with SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE permissions. EXECUTE is the only permission allowed through stored procedures which, in turn, will lead the preservation of the data and also enhanced performance through caching and compiling. Ideal SQL optimization starts with getting rid of all or most of these ad hoc queries.

3. Not Enough Testing
Putting code into production without testing is nearly as bad having a poor backup plan. It is certainly a mistake not to provide for beta and sustained testing. Optimum pre-production testing must mimic production environments as closely as possible. Smaller test databases don’t always scale well to fully functioning production environments. Doing the correct testing now will help prevent fixes needed in the future.

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4. Insufficient Monitoring
You can’t expect to flick the switch and have your databases run perfectly without performance issues. Continued SQL optimization requires regular performance monitoring to ensure a quality end user experience. Lack of or inadequate monitoring runs the risk of applications and queries slowing down performance by consuming too many system resources. These SQL server hardware environments and queries need to be monitored an optimized frequently to make sure the system is performing to its optimum potential. SQL monitors will gather trends in performance over a period of time that will enable you to establish plans to tune the database.

5. Improper Process for Change Management
Changing a stable production environment should not be done light-heartedly. It requires the appropriate testing, planning, and implementation processes. Utilizing a process for change management will provide improved structure for changes that need to be made. Documenting how, why and when changes need to be made allows for fast reversions in instances where a change to the database didn't go as planned. Diligent pre-production testing should also be a part of your change management process. Two words of advice: document everything.

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