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Hi, I’m Peter Whyte, a remote SQL Server DBA based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This site is your new go-to resource for hands-on SQL Server administration, built from over a decade of real-world experience in production environments.

Here, you’ll find:

  • 🚀 Performance Tuning strategies that actually make a difference
  • 🔁 High Availability (HA) setups including AGs, FCIs, Replication & Mirroring.
  • 🔒 Backup & Security Best Practises
  • 🧰 PowerShell scripts and WSL/Linux tricks for busy DBAs
  • ⚡ Troubleshooting guides for real production issues

All content is written and maintained by me. No fluff, no filler, just proven techniques that help you work smarter, including random guides or notes I feel like adding!

You’ll also find PowerShell scripts, WSL/Linux tricks, and productivity hacks for modern Windows sysadmins.

After more than a decade working with SQL Server in production environments, I’ve seen it all: performance bottlenecks, backup nightmares, cloud migrations, and the occasional miracle fix at 3 a.m.

This blog is my way of sharing what actually works in the real world.

Your go-to spot for hands-on SQL Server Database Admin related content.

I share real-world guides, troubleshooting tips, and best practices for high-availability environments; covering FCIs, Always On AGs, Replication, Tuning, Backups, Security, and more.

You’ll also find PowerShell scripts, WSL/Linux tricks, and productivity hacks for Windows Sysadmins. All articles are published and edited by Peter Whyte, an experienced SQL Server DBA.