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 2005
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
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
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
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 2005 & 2008 Log Files
Learn how to set database recovery models and properly size and configure file-growth for your SQL Server 2005 and 2008 databases.
Covers: Log Files, Recovery, Backups, Management, and SQL Server Management Studio.
Release Date: 2008-07-11
Video Length: 10:28
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
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 SQL Server Management Studio
Learn the ins and outs of manually executing backups for SQL Server 2005 and 2008 databases using SQL Server Management Studio.
Covers: Manual Backups, SQL Server Management Studio, Log File Management.
Release Date: 2008-08-05
Video Length: 09:49
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
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 Management Studio
Learn how to create SQL Server 2005 and 2008 Maintenance plans using SQL Server Management Studio.
Covers: Maintenance Plans, Backups, and SQL Server Management Studio.
Release Date: 2008-08-26
Video Length: 10:45
Troubleshooting SSMS Maintenance Plans
Check out troubleshooting tips and tricks and learn how to troubleshoot problems with your SQL Server 2005 and 2008 Maintenance Plans.
Covers: Backups, Maintenance Plans, and SQL Server Management Studio.
Release Date: 2008-08-28
Video Length: 08:58
Restoring Databases with SQL Server Management Studio
Learn how to both test your database backups as part of your disaster recovery plan, as well as how to restore and recover your SQL Server 2005 and 2008 databases in the case of a disaster.
Covers: Backups, Recovery, Recovery Options, and SQL Server Management Studio.
Release Date: 2008-09-05
Video Length: 12:35
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
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
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
Attaching and Detaching SQL Server Databases
Learn the exact steps you'll need to take to successfully detach and attach SQL Server 2005 and 2008 databases in order to move or copy them.
Covers: SQL Server Management Studio, the SQL Server File System, and Database Management options required to attach and detach SQL Server 2005/2008 databases.
Release Date: 2008-10-29
Video Length: 10:33
Copying and Moving SQL Server Databases
Learn how to easily copy and move your SQL Server 2005 and 2008 databases using backups - which is much easier than you might think.
Covers: Database Management, SQL Server Management Studio, File System operations, and Administrative Tasks.
Release Date: 2008-10-30
Video Length: 10:05
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
