Chapter 33. Database Maintenance

Database maintenance is an essential part of database administration needed to keep databases healthy. It includes tasks performed after your database is created to ensure the integrity of the data in the database, provide performance improvements, and help keep your database safe.

This chapter examines some of the key tasks that should be included in your database maintenance plan. It discusses the means for creating these plans, including tools such as the Maintenance Plan Wizard ...

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