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Feb21

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

Pinal Dave
SQL
Computer Network, SQL Error Messages, SQL Server, SQL Server Cluster
1 Comment

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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Feb20

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

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Execution Plan, MySQL
1 Comment

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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Feb19

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

Pinal Dave
SQL
Linked Server, SQL Error Messages, SQL Scripts, SQL Server, SQL Transactions
No Comments

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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Feb18

Choosing a Processor for SQL Server

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL CPU, SQL Server
4 Comments

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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Feb17

SQL SERVER – Stream Aggregate and Hash Aggregate

Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
Execution Plan, MAXDOP, Parallel, Query Hint, SQL Group By, SQL Operator, SQL Server Management Studio, SSMS
1 Comment

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

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Feb16

How to Measure Resource Status on Azure? – Interview Question of the Week #264

Pinal Dave
SQL Interview Questions and Answers
SQL Azure, SQL Performance, SQL Scripts, SQL Server
1 Comment

Every single time when I start working with Azure, I always want to know what is the status of Azure resource status or consumption in the last hour.

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Feb15

MySQL – Download Sample Database – Sakila, World, Employee

Pinal Dave
SQL
Schema, SQL Sample Database, SQL Server
1 Comment

However, whenever we are exploring the new feature, it is a good idea that we work with the sample database and build our scripts

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Pinal Dave is an SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert and independent consultant with over 22 years of hands-on experience. He holds a Masters of Science degree and numerous database certifications.

Pinal has authored 14 SQL Server database books and 104 Pluralsight courses. To freely share his knowledge and help others build their expertise, Pinal has also written more than 5,800 database tech articles on his blog at https://blog.sqlauthority.com.

Pinal is an experienced and dedicated professional with a deep commitment to flawless customer service. If you need help with any SQL Server Performance Tuning Issues, please feel free to reach out at pinal@sqlauthority.com.

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