DBA's Proper Handling of Corruption

Learn how to detect and plan for database corruption in this conference talk from the PASS Data Community Summit. Explore proper handling techniques for database administrators, including disaster recovery mindsets, management strategies, and monitoring methods. Discover the importance of SQL Agent alerts, severity levels, and various integrity checks like CHECKDB. Gain insights into backup strategies, testing restores, and dealing with recovery pending situations. Examine performance impacts and additional options such as CHECK TABLE and alternative data streams. Master the essential skills to effectively manage and mitigate database corruption risks.