While writing my earlier blog, I broke a few settings and started getting new errors. Earlier, when I used to run below command, it used to work fine. However, just a day ago, it has given me error related to the BackupDirectory Registry Key.
SQL SERVER – Performance Benefit of Using SPARSE Columns?
I have written a number of blogs around working with SPARSE Columns in the past and a primer to what SPARSE Columns can be got from the list mentioned:
SQL SERVER – Error: Property BackupDirectory is Not Available for Settings
I break a lot of things on my SQL environment and I believe that is a very good way to learn things. Today, I wanted to perform a restore of a database using a backup which I took earlier. In this blog post, let us learn how I fixed Property BackupDirectory is Not Available for Settings.
What is a Backup Timeline for Restore Process? – Interview Question of the Week #092
Question: What is a Backup Timeline for Restore Process?
Answer: One of the most popular interview question about Backup and Restore Database process.
SQL SERVER – Unable to Start Services After Patching (sqlagent_msdb_upgrade.sql)
In the recent past, I have heard this issue, at least once or twice every month. Whenever I try to help a such client and I think I know the issue, I get something new. They said that they have applied a patch and after that they were not able to access the SQL server and it is going offline. Here is a blog post where I discuss about Unable to Start Services After Patching (sqlagent_msdb_upgrade.sql).
SQL SERVER – Fix: The Cluster Resource Could not be Deleted Since it is a Core Resource
Working with SQL Server is fun. Since SQL Clustering, and AlwaysOn availability group needs Windows Clustering so sometimes there are some cluster issues which I have to deal with and fix. Let us learn about an error related to core resource.
SQL SERVER 2016 – Creating Clustered ColumnStore with InMemory OLTP Tables
I have been writing a lot of my findings with SQL Server 2016 in the recent past. This is also being something I have been investing big time keeping my session at SQLPASS coming in the October timeframe. I will be talking on a number of capabilities and enhancements around SQL Server 2016 from a performance standpoint that it is critical for me to explore some. I invest considerable time in preparation for any session and every single year going to SQLPASS has been the highlight and most of the time it is about hard work to make sure everyone attending my session gets the best of content. Also, it is a great way for me to do due diligence and homework as I prepare with real world problem statement with possible alternatives and solutions as part of my session. Let us learn about Creating Clustered ColumnStore with InMemory OLTP Tables.
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