Along with my performance consulting, I also help many clients in fixing some quick issue. You can refer to various consulting services which I provide. This blog is an outcome of one such engagement where the has Azure Key vault and was not able to delete it. In this blog, we would learn about how to fix error Vault ‘Name’ cannot be deleted as there are existing resources within the vault.
SQL SERVER – Configuration Manager Error: The Server Threw an Exception [0x80010105]
In my previous blog, I showed one of the errors caused due to disabled WMI service. In this blog, we would learn how to fix error “The server threw an Exception [0x80010105]” while using SQL Server Configuration Manager.
How to Find Queries Using an Index From SQL Server Plan Cache? – Interview Question of the Week #195
Question: How to Find Queries Using an Index From SQL Server Plan Cache?
SQL SERVER – How to Change Authentication Mode Using T-SQL Query
One of my clients asked an interesting question. It took a while for me to figure out the answer so sharing with my blog readers. In this blog, we would learn how to change authentication mode of SQL Server using T-SQL query instead of SQL Server Management Studio.
SQL SERVER – Always On AG – HADRAG: Did not Find the Instance to Connect in SqlInstToNodeMap Key
During my On Demand (50 Minutes) consultancy, I solve the issue which seems quick to my client. SQL not starting, AlwaysOn not failing over, Cluster not working are few of quick things where my clients engage me. In this blog, I would share a situation where Always On Availability Group was not coming online due to error – Did not find the instance to connect in SqlInstToNodeMap key.
SQL SERVER – Timeout Occurred While Waiting for Latch: Class FGCB_ADD_REMOVE
One of my clients contacted me to resolve an issue where they were seeing these errors few minutes after restarting SQL Server Service. In this blog, we would learn about how to fix error Timeout occurred while waiting for latch: class FGCB_ADD_REMOVE.
Azure Virtual Machine – You Must Change Your Password Before Logging On The First Time
One fine day when I tried connecting to my Azure Virtual Machine in a cloud, I was welcomed with this error message.
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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