SQL SERVER – ERROR: FIX – Database diagram support objects cannot be installed

Recently, one of my friends sent me email that he is having some problem with his very small database. We talked for a few minutes and we agreed that to further investigation, I will need access to the whole database. As the database was very big he dropped it in a common location. Let us learn about error Database diagram support objects cannot be installed because this database does not have a valid owner.

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SQLAuthority News – Microsoft SQL Server AlwaysOn Solutions Guide for High Availability and Disaster Recovery

SQL Server 2012 is has very exciting new feature of SQL Server AlwaysOn. This new feature reduces planned and unplanned downtime and maximize application available. Additionally it provides data protection keeping database always available. Microsoft has released a whitepaper on this subject where it discusses common context business stakeholders, technical…
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SQL SERVER – Finding Count of Logical CPU using T-SQL Script – Identify Virtual Processors

I recently received email from one of my very close friend from California. His question was very interesting. He wanted to know how many virtual processors are there available for SQL Server. He already had script for SQL Server 2008 but was mainly looking for SQL Server 2000. He made me go to my past. I found following script from my old emails (I have no reference listed along with it, so not sure the original source).

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SQL SERVER – An Inspiring Personal Story – Movie from The Book – Video Course – SQL Server Questions and Answers – Pluralsight

Nov 3, 2011 – Visit to Grandma When our SQL Server Interview Questions and Answers book got published I ran to my grandma with a copy of the book for her blessings. Well, just like every grandma, she loves me, her grandson, unconditionally. She is not into the technology domain (obviously), but she loved…
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