While doing Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check I always ask my client if there is any pain point which they have with the current state of the database/server. Once I got an interesting question which I am going to answer in this blog post – Why is my SQL Clustered Resource in Online Pending state for a long time before coming online.
SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) – There Was an Exception While Loading Script Task from XML
Recently one of my old clients contacted me for an error execution via SQL Agent Job. They informed that it runs fine when they invoke the package from Visual Studio (SSDT). In this blog post, we will discuss Exception While Loading Script Task from XML.
SSMS – Azure Storage Error – A Connection Attempt Failed Because the Connected Party did not Properly Respond After a Period of Time
This was an interesting situation where I learned something new. In this blog we would learn about error – “A connection attempt failed because the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time.” while using “Azure Storage” option in SQL Server Management Studio.
What is Trusted Constraint in SQL Server? – Interview Question of the Week #210
Question: What is Trusted Constraint in SQL Server?
SQL SERVER – Error 0x800f081e or ErrorCode: – 2146498530 While Installing SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
While installing SQL Server Management Studio 18.0 (Preview) on my lab server, I got an error. In this blog, we would learn about error 0x800f081e which you also might see while installing other software also.
SQL SERVER – Fix: 400 – Bad Request Authentication Failed for Account and the Provided Key. Please Provide a Valid Key and Try Again
While helping a client with Azure environment, I came across an interesting error. I this blog I would explain cause and fix of error “Authentication failed for account sqlauthprembackup and the provided key. Please provide a valid key and try again.”
SQL SERVER – Always On Availability Group Listener Missing in SSMS but Working Fine in Failover Cluster Manager
I have helped many customers to solve complex issues in their environment by Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check. Sometimes, the issue looks very complex but once the solution is found it seems very easy. In this blog, we would learn about a situation where the listener is missing in SSMS but working fine in failover cluster manager (cluadmin.msc).
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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