An xpstar.dll loading error can name a DLL that is already present, because error 17750 with reason 126 usually points at a dependency. This post reads both parts of the error, checks the file, the VC++ runtimes and the loaded modules with tested commands, and explains why copying DLLs between machines is not a repair.
SQL SERVER – Edition Upgrade – Invoke or BeginInvoke Cannot be Called on a Control Until the Window Handle has Been Created
An old client met me at the airport with an edition upgrade error: Invoke or BeginInvoke cannot be called on a control. Here is the workaround.
SQL SERVER – SQL Audit Date Time Does Not Match Machine Date Time – Solution
A bank DBA noticed SQL Audit log times did not match the server clock. Here is why the audit time looks off and how to see it in local time.
SQL SERVER – Event ID 1045 – No Matching Network Interface Found for Resource ‘Cluster IP Address’ IP address ‘10.10.10.10’ (Return Code was ‘5035’)
A new node could not bring an AlwaysOn multi-subnet listener online, with Event ID 1045: no matching network interface found. Here is the cause and the fix.
How to Find SQL Server Memory Use by Database and Objects? – Interview Question of the Week #121
Which database uses the most buffer pool? Queries on sys.dm_os_buffer_descriptors to find SQL Server Memory use by database and by object.
SQL SERVER – My Thoughts – Autogrow of File ‘SQLAuth_Log’ in Database ‘SQLAuth’ was Cancelled by User or Timed Out After 30020 Milliseconds
Seeing ‘Autogrow of file was cancelled by user or timed out after 30020 milliseconds’ in the ERRORLOG? What it means, why it happens and what to do.
SQL SERVER – Maintenance Plan – Backup Files Not Getting Deleted
A client’s maintenance plan ran fine, but old backup files were never deleted. The answer was in the documentation. Here is what to check.