Recently I formatted my computer and installed fresh SQL Server in it. I installed the AdventureWorks database in my database. Once done, I wanted to run few test scripts on my database. Just like every DBA, I decided to take backup of my database – this way I can restore it back to attain an original database state. As soon as I ran the backup command I ended up with the following error. This error is due to a permissions issue on the local disk and user account which is running SQL Server. In this blog post we will talk about the operating system error.
SQL SERVER – Query to Recent Query on Server with Execution Plan Function to Get SQL
This blog post is written in response to the T-SQL Tuesday hosted by Matt Velic. He has picked very interesting topic which is related to APPLY clause of the T-SQL. When I read the subject, I really liked the subject. This is very new subject and it is quite a…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – expressor Studio Includes Powerful Scripting Capabilities
One of the major problems in developing a data integration application is writing transformation code. Many tools try to meet this need by providing a large number of operators that minimize coding through configuration. Specialized operators are fine for basic transformations, but most ETL transformations require logic specific to the…
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SQL SERVER – TempDB in RAM for Performance
Performance Tuning is always the most interesting subject when we talk about software application. While I was recently discussing performance tuning with my friend, we started to talk about the best practices for TempDb. I also pointed my friend to the excellent blog post written by Cindy Gross on the subject: Compilation of SQL Server TempDB IO Best Practices. One of the discussion points was that we should put TempDB on the drive which is always giving better performance.
SQL SERVER – Add New Column With Default Value
SQL Server is a very interesting system, but the people who work in SQL Server are even more remarkable. The amount of communication, the thought process, the brainstorming that they do are always phenomenal. Today I will share a quick conversation I have observed in one of the organizations that…
Read MoreSQLAuthority News – TechED 2011 – Bangalore – An Unforgettable Experience – Day Next
Read my complete experience series of TechEd 2011, Bangalore TechED 2011 – Bangalore – An Unforgettable Experience – Day 0 TechED 2011 – Bangalore – An Unforgettable Experience – Day 1 TechED 2011 – Bangalore – An Unforgettable Experience – Day 2 TechED 2011 – Bangalore – An Unforgettable Experience…
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Read my complete experience series of TechEd 2011, Bangalore TechED 2011 – Bangalore – An Unforgettable Experience – Day 0 TechED 2011 – Bangalore – An Unforgettable Experience – Day 1 TechED 2011 – Bangalore – An Unforgettable Experience – Day 2 TechED 2011 – Bangalore – An Unforgettable Experience…
Read MoreSQLAuthority News – TechED 2011 – Bangalore – An Unforgettable Experience – Day 2
Read my complete experience series of TechEd 2011, Bangalore TechED 2011 – Bangalore – An Unforgettable Experience – Day 0 TechED 2011 – Bangalore – An Unforgettable Experience – Day 1 TechED 2011 – Bangalore – An Unforgettable Experience – Day 2 TechED 2011 – Bangalore – An Unforgettable Experience…
Read MoreSQLAuthority News – Win Windows Phone from Idera in 140 Characters – A Cartoon Challenge of SQL
I personally have Windows Phone and I love it. The user friendliness and integration with social media is remarkable. My wife Nupur is big fan of Windows Live tools and Windows Phone as well. Well, this blog post is not about our preference of Windows Phone but about YOU a…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – MondayMeme – 11 Words or Less
My friend Thomas LaRock [Blog | Twitter] started interested tradition of writing a blog post of 11 words of less. Following the same SQL Expert and my fellow friend Amit Banerjee [Blog | Twitter] wrote interesting 11 words statement and tagged me. Here is my contribution: “Use Wait Types and…
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