SQLDUMPER library failed initialization in a SQL Writer dialog does not mean you must reinstall SQL Server. Remove SQL Server VSS Writer and reboot.
SQL SERVER – Interesting Observation of Logon Trigger On All Servers
I created a Logon Trigger to audit every successful login for a client, and one login was recorded several times on different threads. The script and what I saw.
SQL SERVER – Find Hostname and Current Logged In User Name
Connected to many servers in SSMS? HOST_NAME() and SUSER_NAME() show the hostname and current logged in user for any query window.
Reading System Procedures With OBJECT_DEFINITION
Use OBJECT_DEFINITION and sys.system_sql_modules to read visible SQL Server system procedure text and learn how built-in tools work.
SQL SERVER – Introduction to Business Intelligence – Important Terms and Definitions – 2
Important terms and definitions in business intelligence, explained in plain words and grouped by how data moves from source systems to reports.
SQL SERVER – FIX : ERROR : (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 – Could not open a connection to SQL Server) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: )
Named Pipes Provider error 40, could not open a connection to SQL Server, hit me after I rebuilt my home network. Here are the common errors and the fix.
The Scripts Worth Having on Every Server You Touch
Keep focused DBA scripts for active requests, blocking, table size, index usage, backups, and failed jobs, with clear limits on each result.