[Notes from Pinal]: SSIS is very well explored subject, however, there are so many interesting elements when we read, we learn something new. A similar concept has been Using Project Connections in SSIS.
SQL SERVER – 2016 FIX: Install – Rule “Oracle JRE 7 Update 51 (64-bit) or higher is required” failed
I enjoy spending time with my daughter almost every single day. It keeps me busy at home and most importantly, some quality time with her allows me to relax after a long day at work. But there one thing that has caught my attention every single day I have been…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – Identifying Blocking Chain Using SQL Scripts
There are a number of blog posts that have been written on this very topic. This can be from basics to almost advanced in many ways. I am outlining some of them here below: SQL SERVER – Quickest Way to Identify Blocking Query and Resolution – Dirty Solution SQL SERVER…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – Creating Dataset Using VALUES Clause Without Creating A Table
You know that you can add data to a table using VALUES clause. But did you know that you can create a dataset using VALUES clause like a table without adding into another table? Suppose you want to create a data set with two columns named a and b SELECT…
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Interview Question of the Week #027 – Move TempDB from One Drive to Another Drive When Low Disk Space
Here is one of the important interview question which is related to TempDB and how to Move TempDB from One Drive to Another Drive When Low Disk Space.
SQL SERVER – Secure by Default – The Mantra
Generally the talks I give at conferences revolve around performance and tuning. These are always the most sought after topic and I don’t disappoint the requests because they give me an opportunity to learn something new too. Last month when I visited Sri Lanka for the first ever SQLSaturday event,…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – Difference Between Read Committed Snapshot and Snapshot Isolation Level
It is quite common that when a new feature gets introduced, there is a lot of talk about them. Sometimes even the old capabilities are lesser known because they can be used interchangeably in conversations. I have seen many DBAs getting confused between these two terms because both of them…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – Why Haven’t You Disabled CPU Power Saving Yet?! – Notes from the Field #087
[Note from Pinal]: This is an 87th episode of Notes from the Field series. Every week, I personally wait for the notes from the fields from Mike because it contains lessons of life which directly impacts DBA and Developer’s life positively. Mike Walsh is an amazing person to meet and know. I am fortunate to be his friend. Every single time I meet him, I learn something as a human. He is always looking for an opportunity to improve the life of DBAs and Developers. Let us learn about Disabled CPU Power Saving.
SQL SERVER – Steps to Generate Windows Cluster Log?
Every now and then I sit next to DBA to learn some of their tricks. One of this recent learning is what I plan to share here. It is tough to learn everything all by ourselves, so learning is best done by sharing. There are many incidents with SQL cluster…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – Knowing the Source Application Using APP_NAME() Function
APP_NAME() function in SQL Server returns the application name of the current session in which it is called. When you execute the following code SELECT APP_NAME() AS application_name You get the following result application_name ———————————————- Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio – Query This function can be effectively used to audit…
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