Why Not Consider Oracle Standard Edition?
By adding third-party technology, Oracle Standard Edition can deliver enterprise-class performance at a substantially reduced cost compared to Enterprise Edition. Learn how.
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Sybase ASE and Data De-duplication Systems
While the use of Sybase ASE backup compression is not known to break de-duplication systems, it will make the de-duplication process less effective. Learn more about why this is.
Read MoreEase Sybase Database Recovery
You should create backup copies of the SAP Sybase ASE database creation statements. Learn more about why and how to do this.
Read MoreVirtual Machine Snapshots as Backups for Sybase ASE?
Use of virtual machines can introduce many new issues that affect the health and performance of ASE and ASE backups. Learn more.
Read MoreExperimenting with Sybase ASE Backup Compression
Newer versions of SAP Sybase ASE include new compression options that are less CPU intensive and an adjustment to the syntax. Learn more about these new options.
Read MoreVerify your Sybase ASE dumps—before disaster strikes
The best way to verify reliability of a Sybase ASE backup dump is to perform a restoration. Learn more.
Read MoreAbout Sybase ASE Soft and Hard DBCC Faults
Running the dbcc checkstorage command regularly can help you find faults before they become recovery issues. Learn more.
Read MoreWhy and When to Use Sybase ASE Transaction Dumps
Sybase ASE transaction dumps can be very useful as an alternate to full database dumps. Learn more.
Read MoreAlways Update: The Importance of Updating Sybase Statistics
Out-of-date statistics can cause unexplained poor database performance. Learn why this happens, and how to keep your statistics current.
Read MoreUnderstanding How the SQL Server Resource Governor Works
The SQL Server Resource Governor enables DBAs to define resource limits and priorities for different workloads to help make performance consistent. Learn more.
Read MoreHow System Resources Affect SQL Server Performance
Learn how performance of the SQL Server database system depends on four main system resources: central processing unit (CPU), memory, disk I/O, network.
Read MoreHow the SQL Server Database Engine Affects Performance
The SQL Server Database Engine affects system performance primarily via the query optimizer and locks. Learn more.
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