Just like a week, during a user group meeting I was told to ask questions about why the SELECT 1 /2 gives a different answer then one user is expected. Let us see this question in detail about SELECT One by Two as it can be a great learning for many new beginners.
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.
MySQL – FOUND_ROWS() Function for Total Number of Rows Affected
In SQL Server to get the total number of rows affected by the last statement, you can use the system variable @@ROWCOUNT. Similarly, in MySQL you can find it using FOUND_ROWS () function.
SQL SERVER – Backup Randomly Failing with Error 112 (There is not enough space on the disk.)
Solving puzzle is something everyone would love. IHere is the puzzle which they wanted me to solve for Error 112.
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.
SQL SERVER – Drive Space Full Due to MDMP Files
If you are a DBA and if you ever hear about drive space full issues on the SQL Server machine, the first thought to come to your mind would be “huge transaction log file”. Recently I have also fallen into the same trap. One of my clients contacted me and informed that they are running out of drive space on C Drive.
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.
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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