Here is another blog which explains a situation I was in while reading data from excel. In this blog, we would talk about error “Access Denied” error while using The OLE DB provider “Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0” for linked server.
SQL SERVER – Small Backup for Large Database
Recently, I had a very interesting experience with one of my customer while working with them on Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check. The issue was related to small backup for the large database and it was so much interesting I decided to share with all of you.
How to Start Database in a Single User Mode? – Interview Question of the Week #202
Question: How to Start Database in a Single User Mode?
SQL SERVER – What is the Meaning of PREEMPTIVE_HTTP_EVENT_WAIT? How to Fix it?
While playing with my SQL Server in Azure VM, I faced an interesting issue. I did some change in networking to avoid internet access by creating an outbound rule and then I started facing this issue. In this blog, I would explain one of the possible causes of PREEMPTIVE_HTTP_EVENT_WAIT.
SQL SERVER – Finding The Oldest Query Plan From Cache
Often people ask where do I come up with a new blog idea everyday. Well, answer is that I am not the one who comes up with new idea, it is all of you who inspire everyday with a new idea. Recently one of the healtch check client Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check asked me if there is anyway can see the oldest query plan from the cache for his server.
SQL SERVER – SQL Server Agent Missing in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Learning never stops when you are a consultant. While doing my recent Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check my client asked an interesting question. He informed that he is not able to see SQL Server Agent node in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). What could be the possible cause? I was able to provide him answers and sharing it here. First, let us understand what he meant. If you look closer at two SSMS connection. Do you notice a difference? Yes. As the title says – SQL Server Agent is missing in the second image. So, what are the possible causes?
Data Privacy – Are Your Database Processes Fully Compliant?
This year has been filled with data privacy and protection concerns. From the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the exposure of data breaches at Cambridge Analytica, Facebook and Under Armour, to new legislation springing up in the US, including New York’s Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (SHIELD) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Stories about the value of data – and the risks associated with it – are everywhere. As data professionals, the pressure is there to achieve a balance between compliance and the need to deliver faster than ever.
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