Verify SQL Server Backup Files with RESTORE VERIFYONLY Backup files that cannot be restored are worthless, and many DBAs discover problems only when they attempt an actual restore under pressure. The scripts in this article use RESTORE VERIFYONLY to confirm that backup files are readable and internally consistent …

Find the Top CPU and IO Consuming Queries in SQL Server This script queries sys.dm_exec_query_stats to identify the most resource-intensive queries currently cached in the plan cache, showing logical reads, writes, CPU time, and elapsed time — with the full query text and execution plan for each. Purpose and Overview …

Report Index Fragmentation Across All Tables in SQL Server This script queries sys.dm_db_index_physical_stats to report external and internal fragmentation for every index in the current database, filtering to indexes with significant fragmentation and enough pages to make maintenance worthwhile. Purpose and Overview …

Report Database Size in MB and GB for All SQL Server Databases This script queries sys.master_files and sys.databases to report the total allocated size in megabytes and gigabytes for every user database on the SQL Server instance, sorted by largest database first. Purpose and Overview Knowing how large each database …

Find Unused Nonclustered Indexes in SQL Server This script queries sys.dm_db_index_usage_stats to identify nonclustered indexes that have never been used by any read operation since the last SQL Server restart, yet still carry write overhead with every INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE on the table. Purpose and Overview Every …

SQL Server Object-Level Permissions Script: Generate GRANT Statements for Database Security Database security is a critical aspect of SQL Server administration, and managing permissions at the object level can be time-consuming when done manually. This SQL Server script automates the process of generating GRANT …

SQL Server DBCC DBREINDEX Script with Timing - Database Maintenance Guide Database maintenance is a critical aspect of SQL Server administration, and index rebuilding plays a vital role in maintaining optimal database performance. This comprehensive guide explores powerful DBCC DBREINDEX scripts that include timing …

SQL Server DBCC CHECKIDENT: Complete Guide to Identity Column Management and Bulk Table Analysis Purpose and Overview The DBCC CHECKIDENT command is a critical database administration tool in Microsoft SQL Server designed to manage and monitor identity column values. This article explores a practical implementation …

SQL Server Database Table Row Count Report Script - Complete Guide Database administrators frequently need to monitor table sizes and row counts across their SQL Server databases. This comprehensive guide explores a powerful T-SQL script that generates detailed table row count reports using cursor-based iteration and …