Video:
Shrinking Database Files and Removing Space from Your SQL Server Database (Using Enterprise Manager)
Skill
level:
300 (Intermediate)
Run Time:
15:11
Instructor:
Scott Whigham
Description:
One of the most common SQL Server topics is how to shrink a database file. It seems strange - we seem to be in a time where people are wanting larger databases yet everyone wants to know how to shrink. This video, recorded by SQL guru Scott Whigham, puts an interesting spin on the standard "How to Shrink" instructions. You'll not only learn how to shrink but Scott gives several best practices and tips and tricks for shrinking including a few "Don't do this"-type of tips!
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Scott Whigham
Scott Whigham is the founder of LearnItFirst.com, one of the web's most extensive
video training libraries focusing on technical training. Scott is also an experienced
consultant, trainer, and author with more than a decade of hands-on experience working
with SQL Server databases, writing and debugging applications using Visual Studio,
and performance tuning. Scott designed the architecture (websites, class libraries,
and database) for the LearnItFirst.com websites and, most
re...
(Scott's full bio can be found here)
NOTE: This video is part of our
SQL Server 2000 Database Administration course.
This video is from Chapter
4:
Working with SQL Server Databases: Creation, Management and Best Practices