1. Database optimization and maintenance

Automating index and statistics maintenance

Version:

For optimal performance, perform maintenance daily during off peak times. At a minimum, perform weekly.

Ola Hallengren scripts (on-prem and IaaS)

  1. Download from: https://ola.hallengren.com

  2. Run MaintenanceSolution.sql to install jobs:

    1. IndexOptimize
    2. UpdateStatistics
    3. DatabaseIntegrityCheck

  3. Schedule using SQL Agent

Azure runbooks (PaaS)

  1. Create Azure Automation Account

  2. Add PowerShell Runbook that:

    1. Connects to Azure SQL
    2. Executes Ola’s procedures

  3. Schedule it (daily/weekly)

  4. Grant permission via managed identity or connection string

Monitoring execution and failures

  • Use Azure Automation dashboard
  • Enable alerts on job failures
  • Log job output for troubleshooting
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