The Msdb Database
The Msdb database is perhaps the most versatile piece of your server. This is basically your server’s to-do list. You can add tasks to this database that will be performed on a scheduled recurring basis. You can also view the history of the defined tasks and their execution results. The Msdb database is the component that allows you to proactively manage your data server. Used primarily by the SQL Executive service, the Msdb is created on two separate devices: one for your data and one for the transaction log. We will cover these pieces later in the book.
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