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Free database whitepapers http://searchdatabase.techtarget.com/whitepapers3/0,,sid13,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= IN THIS ISSUE | Table of Contents 1. DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR TIPS - DB2: Checking to see if indexes are needed - SQL Server: Backup and restore, part II: Best practices - Oracle: Find what each Oracle process is doing - More recent tips from members 2. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND LINKS - Ask the Experts: Your tough database questions answered - Featured Topic: Backup and recovery ___________________________________________________________________ ****************** Free database whitepapers ********************** Download the key papers you need today to make better-informed decisions. Targeted categories include data analysis and business intelligence, data security, data storage, database-Web integration, and more. Click here to access the free SearchDatabase.com white papers section: http://searchdatabase.techtarget.com/whitepapers3/0,,sid13,00.html ******************************************************************* ___________________________________________________________________ THIS WEEK'S TIPS: CHECKING TO SEE IF INDEXES ARE NEEDED | David Quigley If you have SQL that needs an index but you're unsure about the best index to create, DB2 7 has an index advisory. This quick tip helps a DBA figure out the best indexes to create for a specfic SQL query. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchDatabase.com/tip/1,289483,sid13_gci870110,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= SQL SERVER BACKUP AND RESTORE, PART II | Greg Robidoux In the second part of a series, the author presents guidelines that can be used for selecting the appropriate backup and recovery model as well as some important considerations and tips. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchDatabase.com/tip/1,289483,sid13_gci874243,00.html =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= FIND WHAT EACH ORACLE PROCESS IS DOING | M. Indira Here is a handy script that will correlate the operating system process with the Oracle process. You'll also be able to see the most current SQL run by that process. >> CLICK for the full tip... http://www.searchDatabase.com/tip/1,289483,sid13_gci843413,00.html ___________________________________________________________________ MORE RECENT TIPS FROM SEARCHDATABASE MEMBERS: REORG AND RUNSTATS IN A KSH SCRIPT | Venkat Arikatla http://www.searchDatabase.com/tip/1,289483,sid13_gci869564,00.html You can reorg and runstats for DB2 with this single ksh script. Install it as a crontab to run every day during off-peak hours. SQL SERVER BACKUP AND RESTORE, PART I | Greg Robidoux http://www.searchDatabase.com/tip/1,289483,sid13_gci872342,00.html One of the most important aspects for a SQL Server environment is ensuring that reliable backups are being executed and a dependable recovery plan is established in the event of a system failure or data corruption. The first part of this two-part article analyzes the various options available for your backup and recovery process with SQL Server 2000. TRUNCATE TABLES USING PL/SQL | Kevin Shidler http://www.searchDatabase.com/tip/1,289483,sid13_gci842566,00.html This script truncates data from tables using PL/SQL for Oracle8i. It first disables all foreign key constraints that would cause the "ORA-02266" error, truncates the tables, and then re-enables all the foreign keys. 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