After watching my free webinar the most popular question, which I receive is about Database Compatibility Level.
How to Find Running SQL Trace? – Interview Question of the Week #123
Question: How to Find Running SQL Trace? Once we know the trace exists, how to stop and delete them?
SQL SERVER – Configuration Manager – Cannot Connect to WMI Provider. You Do Not Have Permission or The Server is Unreachable
A few months ago, I wrote a blog which tells us reasons about why we should use tools provided with the product rather than generic tools. Yeah, I am talking about services.msc vs. SQL Server Configuration manager.
SQL SERVER – Login Failed – Server is in Script Upgrade Mode – Deleting Collection Set “Utility Information”
I must confess that consulting has taught me much more than what I have learned in my regular job. Freelancing comes with advantages and disadvantages. For me, I am looking at advantages and I am happy with my decision. Let us see how to fix an error related to Login Failed and Deleting Collection.
SQL SERVER – FIX: Msg 35250, Level 16, State 7 – The Connection to the Primary Replica is Not Active. The Command Cannot be Processed
Along with my performance consulting, I also assist many clients in fixing some quick issue. You can refer for various consulting services which I provide. This blog is an outcome of one such engagement where the client has deployed standalone SQL Server on two machines, created windows cluster between them and wanted to then use AlwaysOn availability group feature. This blog is about Primary Replica not being active.
My Journey to CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2) Credential – Level Up
Yes, it is true! I Earned CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2) Credential.
SQL SERVER – How to Protect Your Database from Ransomware?
In the last month, I have received calls from quite a few of my customers about Ransomware. Particularly this weekend it has been very busy with over 8 customers had issues with Ransomware. However, we were lucky enough to have proper database backups and pre-cautions in the place and hence we were able to recover quickly and without downtime. Today, I decided to write up small notes for everyone who wants to protect their database from Ransomware.
SQL SERVER – Why We have Audit Trace in DATA Folder? What are These Files?
There are many times when a DBA should work like a detective and find the cause of the issue which is reported by various teams. Sometimes it is an application team, sometimes an infrastructure team and sometimes its own learning. I always believe looking at the data points and finally connect the dots to make a story. Let us learn about why we have audit trace in the data folder.
What is the Difference Between Physical and Logical Operation in SQL Server Execution Plan? – Interview Question of the Week #122
Question: What is the Difference Between Physical and Logical Operation in SQL Server Execution Plan?
SQL SERVER – Fix: The EXECUTE Permission was Denied on the Object ‘xp_cmdshell’, Database ‘mssqlsystemresource’,schema ‘sys’.
I write and play around a lot with SQL object level permissions and I love working with them. Having said that, I also explore the ways people want to run code to achieve certain objectives. In the DBA’s world when the number of servers we are talking is not a single digit, they are looking for ways to automate and script out. Recently I was at a retail company backed team in India and they said they have close to 1500+ databases which are running at their various outlets and point of sale counters and the DBA team working to manage these were still less than 10. I was pleasantly surprised by this level of details. To achieve certain tasks, they have to allow non-sysadmin users to run xp_cmdshell. Here is the issue which was they wanted to solve.