Upgrading SQL Server from Evaluation to Enterprise Core, setup warned that AlwaysOn Availability Groups is enabled. Here is what the edition upgrade check means.
SQL SERVER – FIX – Replication Error: SQL Server replication requires the actual server name to make a connection to the server
Configure Distribution failed with SQL Server replication requires the actual server name to make a connection. Here is why and how to fix it.
SQL Server Scheduler and Operating System Scheduling: Notes
The SQL Server scheduler decides which ready work gets processor time, on top of the operating system’s own thread scheduling. Tested queries on SQL Server 2025 show runnable, running and suspended tasks under load, and the permission each view needs.
SQL SERVER 2016: Updating Non-Clustered ColumnStore Index Enhancement
A reader said my old columnstore script did not fail as expected. The reason: SQL Server 2016 lets you update a non-clustered columnstore index.
Putting a Database Under Source Control
Putting a database under source control starts with state or migration scripts, consistent object files, and a reviewable first commit.
SQL SERVER – ERROR: Autogrow of file ‘MyDB_log’ in database ‘MyDB’ was cancelled by user or timed out after 30121 milliseconds
Found Autogrow of file was cancelled by user or timed out in your ERRORLOG? Here is what this message means for performance and why a smaller FILEGROWTH helps.
Interview Question of the Week #036 – What is the difference between @@DATEFIRST and SET DATEFIRST?
Compare @@DATEFIRST and SET DATEFIRST, test weekday numbering and week boundaries, and make session rules explicit in SQL reports.