https://tech.newstatesman.com/sponsored-by-quest-software/a-three-step-guide-to-optimising-sql-server-management

In an era in which data increasingly drives business decisions, the role of the database administrator (DBA) is becoming ever more important. But businesses’ unwavering appetite for information has given rise to a proliferation of databases, making life harder for DBAs at the time when executives need them most.

Fortunately, there are a few simple steps that you can take to maximise the value of your databases and your SQL server deployments in particular. While it would be impractical to formulate a strategy for every possible situation, you can put in place a handful of strategies to overcome panic and methodically focus on issues within your control.