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Error “Failed to open a file. Access is denied”, when attempting to open SQL...
Hello All,Yesterday while doing the regular stuff, I was reported a strange error related to profiler traces. I broke my head for a day almost to figure out what was happening. Issue: I have a SQL...
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Understanding and Troubleshooting ‘Win2003 PF Usage’ on the server running...
I’ve been recently asked to explain the reason of high PF Usage on Windows 2003 server running SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition.Problem Statement:- From: OS Task Manager> Performance Tab: High...
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Index usage by %Like% operator – Query Tuning
Ok, so this one is interesting. I was reading an Internal DL (Distribution Group) post on tuning %Like% operator performance. I find some confusion in various places about index selectivity of '%Like%'...
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Create a SQL Server Database on a network shared drive
Hello All,Sometime back, I have written blog post on ‘Backing-up SQL Server Database on a network shared drive’. This can be found here. I have received numerous queries on an another related topic...
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Using Bulk Logged recovery model for Bulk Operations will Reduce the size of...
It's has been couple of years for me working on SQL Server and I keep coming across various SQL Server misconceptions (or say a DBA Myth). In this specific post I’ll demystify a common DBA myth around...
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SQL Server 2005 SP4 RTM Release………what it means with RTM or without RTM?
SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 4 (latest SP in SQL 2005) was publically released on 18-Dec-2010. This time the word RTM suffixed to this patch name. This is 1st time that SQL Release team has added...
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Moving From MSDN To WordPress :: New Blog URL
“For everything you have missed, you have gained something else, and for everything you gain, you lose something else.”- Ralph Waldo EmersonAfter witnessing 3 SQL Server releases (Katmai, KJ and Denali...
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Steps to create merged (Slipstream) to Install SQL Server 2008 RTM + Service...
Starting SQL Server 2008, you can leverage the new “Slipstream” feature. In the below post, I’m demonstrating steps to create a new source media that slipstream the original SQL Server 2008 Service...
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SQL Server – Missing Performance Counters: A consolidated list of known issues
Technorati Tags: Performance Counter Missing SQL Server performance counters missing!! Past few hours been crazy one, breaking my head on a ‘Missing Performance Counters’ and now since this is...
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SQL Server 2008 setup Error – Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 installation has...
I recently worked with a customer who ran into an interesting situation. The issue deals with SQL Server 2008 RTM setup. He is trying to install SQL Server 2008 Enterprise on a Windows 2008 x64 box. As...
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TRANSACTION LOG BACKUP and RESTORE SEQUENCE: Myths & Truths
Hi Guys In a recent issue with a customer, I came across a strange SQL belief (or say a DBA Myth) around SQL Server Transaction Logs Backup/Restore. Let me explain you what was the scenario and then...
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Hello All, Sometime back, I have written blog post on ‘Backing-up SQL Server Database on a network shared drive’. This can be found here. I have received numerous queries on an another related topic...
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Microsoft Codename Atlanta::How to get in there….
To begin with, lets first get the basics: What is Atlanta? Microsoft Codename Atlanta (http://beta.microsoftatlanta.com) is an online service that analyzes installations of Microsoft SQL Server 2008...
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SQL Server Denali – AlwaysON (HADR): Step-by-Setup setup guide
You may have seen the announcement of release SQL Server Code-Named “Denali” in recent PASS summit (featured in Ted Kummert’s keynote). Even morem “Denali” Community Technology Preview 1 (CTP1) is...
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Using Bulk Logged recovery model for Bulk Operations will Reduce the size of...
It’s has been couple of years for me working on SQL Server and I keep coming across various SQL Server misconceptions (or say a DBA Myth). In this specific post I’ll demystify a common DBA myth...
View ArticleSQL Server 2005 SP4 RTM Release………what it means with RTM or without RTM?
SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 4 (latest SP in SQL 2005) was publically released on 18-Dec-2010. This time the word RTM suffixed to this patch name. This is 1st time that SQL Release team has added...
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Moving From MSDN To WordPress :: New Blog URL
“For everything you have missed, you have gained something else, and for everything you gain, you lose something else.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson After witnessing 3 SQL Server releases (Katmai, KJ and...
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