Just the other day I got an email with user asking how do the @@idle function work with SQL Server as when he runs them it gives him some number but the number is not easy to interpret. I totally agree with the observation. When I was new to SQL Server, the best learning resource available was SQL Server Books On Line. I used to read Books On Line and learn quite a bit from it.
SQL SERVER – Stop Growing MSDB Database by Removing sysmail_mailitems History
Received an email “Need your urgent help On Demand, our MSDB Database has grown too big and we need help to check our sysmail_mailitems table. We are also facing performance issues.” I have been an independent consultant for a while and one of the services I provide is “On Demand (50 minutes)” service. This service is very helpful for organizations who are in need immediate help with their performance tuning issue. Though, I have set working ours for my regular clients, every single day, I keep two hours available for this particular offering. This way, I can make sure that anyone who urgently needs my help, can avail the same.
SQL SERVER – Msg 19062, Level 16, State 1. Could Not Create a Trace File. Error = 0x80070005
One of my clients reported a strange problem and I learned something new from it. Here is the conversation where we discussed how to fix error 19062 – could not create a trace file.
SQL SERVER – Best Practices About SQL Server Service Account and Password Management
One of my clients posted a question to me about management of SQL Server service account. Since it was a nice learning for me, I am sharing my discussion via this blog post. Let us see the Best Practices About SQL Server Service Account and Password Management.
SQL SERVER 2016 – DBCC Command Enhancement with MAXDOP
When you want to be successful, you need to run alone and fast. But if you want to run longer, you want to run together. I have personally seen multiple instances where this statement holds true to every word. When working with customers and in various consulting engagements, I have seen it is not enough to just solve the problem. It is important to enable the team working on the project and make them aware of the reasons why it did happen in the first place. I always felt the art of working together will take us a long way. Even in performance engagements, I try to get the team involved as I go through the process of solving their problems. Let us learn in this blog post DBCC Command Enhancement with MAXDOP.
SQL SERVER – FIX: Incorrect Syntax Near the Keyword ‘PROCEDURE’
Along with freelancing, consulting, I also spend time in replying to my blog comments to learn something new. Few such conversations end up in business deals, few in emails and few in the blog. This blog originates from one of such conversation regarding incorrect syntax.
SQL SERVER – How to Get List of SQL Server Instances Installed on a Machine?
There are multiple ways by which we can find a list of SQL Server instances name instances on a machine. In this blog, I would show a few ways to do it.