A client’s domain-less Always On cluster in Azure could not create a listener: Unable to determine if the computer exists in the domain ‘WORKGROUP’. Here is why.
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SQL SERVER – Script Level Upgrade for Database ‘master’ Failed Because Upgrade Step ‘msdb110_upgrade.sql’ Encountered Error 8649, State 1, Severity 17
Patching SQL 2017 failed at msdb110_upgrade.sql with error 8649: the query cost exceeded the configured threshold. Here is the cause and the fix.
Indexed Computed Columns: Speeding Up Code You Cannot Change
Use indexed computed columns to help fixed vendor queries on UPPER or CAST, while checking determinism and required SET options.
SQL SERVER – A Brief History of Deadlock and Modern Approach of Resolution
A deadlock investigation needs the graph and cooperation between DBAs and developers. I distinguish a blocking wait from a cyclic dependency.
Async Statistics Updates: Stopping Queries From Stalling
Diagnose synchronous statistics refresh waits, enable async statistics updates, and judge when fresh estimates still matter more.
How to Limit Output of Varchar(max), Nvarchar(max) in SELECT Statement? – Interview Question of the Week #218
How do you limit the output of Varchar(max) or Nvarchar(max) in a SELECT statement? A simple trick does it, and it works for varbinary(max), text and ntext too.
Consulting Wrap Up – What Next and How to Get Started
Use this consulting wrap up to keep a practical engagement checklist, choose the right service, and prepare the first email to get started.
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