So I have a specific database that won't release and shrink its log files. The DB backups are happening successfully, but I still have 4GB of logfiles (and no, this DB does not generate 4GB of log ...

Overgrown transactional log files can turn into real problems if they are not handled properly. Today SQL Server consultant Tim Chapman discusses the perils of not handling SQL Server log growth ...

Here is a list of common wait types and techniques that every DBA (or wannabe DBA) should know. While there are many more wait types than listed here, understanding these will give you a leg up when ...