A Very popular question since many years often resurfaces in my mailbox. I am writing this blog here so in the future, I can direct users to this blog posts when they ask about Tail-Log Backups.
SQL SERVER – Puzzle – SQL Server Stored Procedure and Unexpected Results
The matter of the fact when I discovered this puzzle related to the stored procedure and unexpected results, I was very much surprised as well.
SQL SERVER – Error 1324. The folder path ‘Program Files’ contains an invalid character.
Error 1324. The folder path ‘Program Files’ contains an invalid character. Let us fix the error with the help of the solution in the blog.
How to Shrink TempDB Without SQL Server Restart? – Interview Question of the Week #163
Question: How to Shrink TempDB Without SQL Server Restart?
SQL SERVER – The Automatically Saved Settings file NewSettings.vssettings Cannot be Found
After cleaning up some data from my user profile, when I launched SQL Server Management Studio 17.4, I got an error. related to automatically saved settings.
SQL SERVER – Puzzle – How Does Table Qualifier Work in INSERT Statement?
Today’s puzzle is very interesting and I am confident that you will find that very interesting. Today’s puzzle is about Table Qualifier. I have not talked about this subject on my blog for a while, and I feel confident that you will like it very much.
SQL SERVER – Why SQL Server Service is Stuck in Starting / Change Pending State?
Recently, I wrote a blog about “Change Pending” state of SQL Server service. After looking at that blog one of my readers contacted me via email for the “similar” issue. In this blog, we would learn about another variation of “Change Pending” state.
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.
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