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What is one of the main reasons for regularly maintaining a database?
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?
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?
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?
What is NOT a method of maintaining a database?
What is the outcome of not de-fragmenting a database over time?
What is the outcome of not de-fragmenting a database over time?
Why is managing disk space important in database maintenance?
Why is managing disk space important in database maintenance?
Which of the following is a component that databases store?
Which of the following is a component that databases store?
What is a consequence of database failure?
What is a consequence of database failure?
What is the primary purpose of database backups?
What is the primary purpose of database backups?
Which tool is used to manually perform operations on PME databases?
Which tool is used to manually perform operations on PME databases?
What role must a user belong to perform database operations in the SQL Server Management Studio?
What role must a user belong to perform database operations in the SQL Server Management Studio?
What is a default scheduled job configuration mentioned for database backups?
What is a default scheduled job configuration mentioned for database backups?
What can Windows Task Scheduler be used for in relation to database management?
What can Windows Task Scheduler be used for in relation to database management?
What feature of the System provides preconfigured database tasks?
What feature of the System provides preconfigured database tasks?
What is NOT a functionality offered by Database Manager for PME databases?
What is NOT a functionality offered by Database Manager for PME databases?
What kind of operations can be automated with scheduled jobs in Windows Task Scheduler?
What kind of operations can be automated with scheduled jobs in Windows Task Scheduler?
What is the frequency of the archive task for the PME?
What is the frequency of the archive task for the PME?
When is the maintenance for the ION_Network database scheduled?
When is the maintenance for the ION_Network database scheduled?
Which task is disabled by default?
Which task is disabled by default?
What is required before performing any Task Scheduler actions?
What is required before performing any Task Scheduler actions?
When is the Backup task for the ION database scheduled?
When is the Backup task for the ION database scheduled?
How often is the Size Notification task executed?
How often is the Size Notification task executed?
What role does the Database Manager serve?
What role does the Database Manager serve?
At what time is the Trim task for the System Events database scheduled?
At what time is the Trim task for the System Events database scheduled?
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.
