15 - Database Maintenance Overview

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What is one of the main reasons for regularly maintaining a database?

To preserve performance and guard against data loss (correct)

To increase hardware requirements

To improve the visual interface of the application

To reduce the need for security updates

Which tool is mentioned for manually performing database maintenance operations?

Windows Task Manager

Database Manager (correct)

System Configurator

Data Trimmer Pro

What can happen to a database if it is not regularly maintained?

It enhances data recovery speed

It can become large and slow (correct)

It becomes more secure

It requires less disk space

What is NOT a method of maintaining a database?

Re-factoring the database schema Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of not de-fragmenting a database over time?

Decreased efficiency in database operations Signup and view all the answers

Why is managing disk space important in database maintenance?

To maintain adequate storage for new data Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a component that databases store?

System event log messages Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of database failure?

Loss of stored information Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of database backups?

To create recoverable points in time in case of failure Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is used to manually perform operations on PME databases?

Database Manager Signup and view all the answers

What role must a user belong to perform database operations in the SQL Server Management Studio?

System Administrator Signup and view all the answers

What is a default scheduled job configuration mentioned for database backups?

Daily at 1:30 AM Signup and view all the answers

What can Windows Task Scheduler be used for in relation to database management?

To configure automated operations like backup and maintenance Signup and view all the answers

What feature of the System provides preconfigured database tasks?

Standalone System Features Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a functionality offered by Database Manager for PME databases?

Perform Real-Time Analytics Signup and view all the answers

What kind of operations can be automated with scheduled jobs in Windows Task Scheduler?

Backup, maintenance, and trim operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency of the archive task for the PME?

Annually Signup and view all the answers

When is the maintenance for the ION_Network database scheduled?

Daily at 7:30 AM Signup and view all the answers

Which task is disabled by default?

Archive Signup and view all the answers

What is required before performing any Task Scheduler actions?

IONMaintenance account password Signup and view all the answers

When is the Backup task for the ION database scheduled?

Daily at 1:00 AM Signup and view all the answers

How often is the Size Notification task executed?

Daily Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Database Manager serve?

To maintain information through periodic tasks Signup and view all the answers

At what time is the Trim task for the System Events database scheduled?

Daily at 4:00 AM Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Database Maintenance Overview

PME uses databases to store information like system configuration, data logs, and system event log messages.
Databases must be maintained to preserve performance, manage disk space, and prevent data loss in case of database failure.

Database Maintenance Operations

Database maintenance keeps the database operating at an optimal level of performance.
Over time, a database can become large and slow if not de-fragmented, trimmed, and optimized regularly.
Two methods for database maintenance:
- Using Database Manager for manual operations on Power Monitoring Expert databases.
- Using Windows Task Scheduler for automated operations like backup, maintenance, and trim.

Database Manager

Database Manager provides a console for manually performing operations on PME databases.
Operations include:
- Archive
- Export Registry Settings
- New ION_Data Database
- Trim
- Upgrade Database
Prerequisites:
- User needs to be a member of the sysadmin SQL Server role (set in SQL Server Management Studio)

Windows Task Scheduler

Task Scheduler can be used to configure scheduled jobs for automated operations like backup, maintenance, and trim.
Databases have preconfigured default times for these jobs (standalone systems only).
You can enable or disable these jobs using the Windows Task Scheduler.
Prerequisites:
- Password for the IONMaintenance account is needed to perform any Task Scheduler actions.

Key points to remember

Database maintenance involves manual and automated tasks to optimize database performance.
Database Manager helps maintain databases through periodic maintenance, backups, and archives.

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This quiz covers the essentials of database maintenance, focusing on operations necessary for optimal database performance. Learn about manual and automated maintenance methods, including tools like Database Manager and Windows Task Scheduler. Enhance your understanding of how to preserve data integrity and manage disk space effectively.