Videos by SQL Server Version

Videos on SQL Server sometimes apply to multiple versions, or editions, of SQL Server. Click on a link below to find videos matching the version of SQL Server you're interested in learning about.

•  SQL Server 2000 •  SQL Server 2005 •  SQL Server 2008

SQL Server 2000

Ad-hoc Reporting

Watch Ad-hoc Reporting.

Learn how to easily export Query results to non-technical users using the tools you already have.

Covers: Reporting, Query Output, Query Analyzer, and SQL Server Management Studio.

Release Date: 2007-03-10
Video Length: 08:27

 

SQL Server Backups Demystified

Watch SQL Server Backups Demystified.

Learn why SQL Server Backups can be hard to understand and master. A must-see video for anyone who isn't familiar with SQL Server Backup functionality.

Covers: Backups, Recovery, Log Files, Transactions, and the SQL Server Storage Engine.

Release Date: 2008-01-03
Video Length: 11:09

 

Understanding Backup Options

Watch Understanding Backup Options.

Learn about backup types, execution options, storage locations, and other options in order to best address your backup and recovery needs.

Covers: Backups, Recovery, Log Files, Storage Engine, and the SQL Server File System.

Release Date: 2008-01-03
Video Length: 12:46

 

SQL Server Logging Essentials

Watch SQL Server Logging Essentials.

Take an in-depth look at SQL Server's use of the transaction log and see how write-ahead logging benefits performance, reliability, and data recovery.

Covers: Log Files, Recovery, Backups, the SQL Server Storage Engine, and Transactions.

Release Date: 2008-07-09
Video Length: 14:15

 

Managing SQL Server 2000 Log Files

Watch Managing SQL Server 2000 Log Files.

Learn how to set database recovery models and properly size and configure file-growth for your SQL Server 2000 databases.

Covers: Log Files, Recovery, Backups, Management, and Enterprise Manager.

Release Date: 2008-07-11
Video Length: 10:38

 

How to use SQLServerVideos.com

Watch How to use SQLServerVideos.com.

Want the inside scoop on how to use SQLServerVideos.com? Check out this short video to make the most of your visits to the site.

Covers: How to use SQLServerVideos.com and associated resources.

Release Date: 2008-07-18
Video Length: 05:19

 

Shrinking SQL Server Log Files

Watch Shrinking SQL Server Log Files.

Learn about the kinds of conditions that make log files adversely grow - and see how to troubleshoot and prevent these problems from blowing your databases out of space.

Covers: Log Files, Transactions, the SQL Server Storage Engine, and Backups.

Release Date: 2008-07-18
Video Length: 11:45

 

Backups with Enterprise Manager

Watch Backups with Enterprise Manager.

Learn how to manually backup SQL Server 2000 databases using SQL Server Enterprise Manager.

Covers: Manual Backups, Enterprise Manager, Log File Management.

Release Date: 2008-08-01
Video Length: 09:15

 

Extra-Wide Covering Indexes

Watch Extra-Wide Covering Indexes.

Learn how to overcome the 900 byte limit for indexes in SQL Server.

Covers: Indexes, the SQL Server Storage Engine, and T-SQL tips and tricks.

Release Date: 2008-02-25
Video Length: 07:55

 

SQL Server Backup Best Practices

Watch SQL Server Backup Best Practices.

Learn about SQL Server Backup best practices and the role of disaster recovery plans.

Covers: Best Practices, Disaster Recovery, Backups, and Recovery.

Release Date: 2008-07-19
Video Length: 12:14

 

Maintenance Plans with Enterprise Manager

Watch Maintenance Plans with Enterprise Manager.

Learn how to create SQL Server Maintenance plans using SQL Server Enterprise Manager.

Covers: Maintenance Plans, Backups, and Enterprise Manager.

Release Date: 2008-08-21
Video Length: 10:27

 

Troubleshooting SQL 2000 Maintenance Plans

Watch Troubleshooting SQL 2000 Maintenance Plans.

Learn troubleshooting tricks for addressing problems with your SQL Server 2000 maintenance plans.

Covers: Backups, Maintenance Plans, and SQL Server Enterprise Manager.

Release Date: 2008-09-02
Video Length: 07:44

 

Restoring SQL Server 2000 Databases

Watch Restoring SQL Server 2000 Databases.

Learn how to use SQL Server Enterprise Manager to test your database backups as part of a disaster recovery and to restore and recover your SQL Server 2000 databases in the case of a disaster.

Covers: Backups, Restore and Recovery, Recovery Options, and SQL Server Enterprise Manager.

Release Date: 2008-09-16
Video Length: 12:45

 

Nibbling Deletes

Watch Nibbling Deletes.

Learn how to execute large numbers of deletes from large tables without negatively impacting concurrent write operations.

Covers: The SQL Server Storage Engine, and T-SQL tips and tricks.

Release Date: 2008-09-24
Video Length: 09:19

 

Using SQL Server Templates

Watch Using SQL Server Templates.

In this video you'll learn how to use, create, and manage SQL Server Templates.

Covers: Code Reuse, T-SQL, SSMS, Query Analyzer, and Code Management.

Release Date: 2008-10-08
Video Length: 07:09

 

Options for Copying and Moving Databases

Watch Options for Copying and Moving Databases.

Learn about technical considerations for moving and copying SQL Server databases, and learn about the videos and options available for copying and moving your own databases.

Covers: Database Management, File System and the SQL Server Storage Engine, Logins, Users and Roles and their impacts on copying and moving databases.

Release Date: 2008-10-20
Video Length: 05:45

 

Copying and Moving SQL Server Logins

Watch Copying and Moving SQL Server Logins.

Learn how to transfer and re-map SQL Server Logins from one server to another, and see how to enumerate and troubleshoot logins against assigned users and roles within SQL Server databases.

Covers: Database Management, Logins, Security, Roles and Users.

Release Date: 2008-10-30
Video Length: 09:56