SQL SERVER – Identifying Page Types

I try to keep the understanding and concepts for learning simple. Because for a strong building one needs to have a solid foundation. The structure’s stability is a function of how well the foundation holds them. Just having a beautiful exterior will not be sufficient. So getting into complex design issues or internals sometimes is not of any use if you didn’t get the basics right. Let us learn about Identifying Page Types in SQL.

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SQL SERVER – Network Name resource fails to come online in a Windows Server 2008 R2 Failover Cluster

Even if you are a DBA, sometime you need to deal with issues which are not related to SQL Server. It is not by design, but this is part of our job description. It is always interesting to troubleshoot such issues and find a solution. I always think, sharing such strange troubleshooting – it will help those who get into this problem, not understanding what is happening behind the scenes. Let us learn about in this module Windows Server 2008 R2 Failover Cluster.

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Podcast – Conversation With Author – Serving a Benevolent Master

I had amazing fun time earlier last week when I was interviewed by prominent podcaster Dave Rael. He is amazing interviewer and knows how to get secret information from the people. He had asked me indeed very, very difficult question in the podcast. I consider myself as a good speaker, but there were many moments when I fumbled to answer the questions immediately. I think the reason for the same is simple – the interviewer Dave was too good.

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