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Controller Microsoft SQL database optimisation and maintenance Proven Practice / best practice

Troubleshooting


Problem

Customer is hosting their Controller database using Microsoft SQL Server. Customer would like to:
  • maximise performance
  • make regular backups
  • keep the database in good condition (regular trimming of transaction logs).
 
How can the customer maintain their SQL databases, in order to maximise performance/speed and minimise system downtime?

Symptom

If regular maintenance is not performed on the Controller database, then the following can occur:
  • Poor performance, caused by out-of-date database statistics
  • Poor performance, caused by out-of-date (fragmented) database indexes
  • SQL server downtime caused by running out of hard drive space
  • Data loss caused by lack of backups.

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Modified date:
08 May 2025

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