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How to Forecast the Size of Restore of Backup in SQL Server? – Interview Question of the Week #265

February 23, 2020
Pinal Dave
SQL Interview Questions and Answers
SQL Backup, SQL Restore, SQL Scripts, SQL Server

Question: How to Forecast the Size of Restore of Backup in SQL Server?

Answer: Recently, I had discussed this in consulting engagement:

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database master key

SQL SERVER – Always On Error: This Database is Encrypted by Database Master Key, You Need to Provide Valid Password When Adding it to the Availability Group

February 22, 2020
Pinal Dave
SQL
AlwaysOn, SQL Error Messages, SQL Scripts, SQL Server, SQL Server Encryption, SQL Server Security

This database is encrypted by the database master key, you need to provide a valid password when adding it to the availability group.

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NBT interface

SQL SERVER – Always On Listener Not Coming Online – Failed to Create New NBT Interface, Status 1450

February 21, 2020
Pinal Dave
SQL
Computer Network, SQL Error Messages, SQL Server, SQL Server Cluster

I would share my learning about fixing error “Failed to create new NBT interface, status 1450 “in cluster log while creating the “IP Address” resource.

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show status

MySQL – Get Last Query Cost Using SHOW STATUS LIKE ‘Last_Query_Cost’

February 20, 2020
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Execution Plan, MySQL

One of the most appreciated tips was about how to get Last Query Cost in MySQL using the command SHOW STATUS LIKE ‘Last_Query_Cost’.

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Transaction context

SQL SERVER – Linked Server Error – Msg 3910 – Transaction Context In Use By Another Session

February 19, 2020
Pinal Dave
SQL
Linked Server, SQL Error Messages, SQL Scripts, SQL Server, SQL Transactions

In this blog, I would share my understanding and the solution of Linked Server Error – Msg 3910 – Transaction context in use by another session.

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Choosing Processor

Choosing a Processor for SQL Server

February 18, 2020
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL CPU, SQL Server

Choosing a Processor for SQL Server is always a challenge and I often find DBAs and organizations struggling with the same.

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Stream Aggregate

SQL SERVER – Stream Aggregate and Hash Aggregate

February 17, 2020
Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
Execution Plan, MAXDOP, Parallel, Query Hint, SQL Group By, SQL Operator, SQL Server Management Studio, SSMS

Recently during the on-demand consultation, I was asked a very interesting question about Stream Aggregate and Hash Aggregate.

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