A clustered index build holds the old table and the new index at the same time. Here is a small demo of that peak, and what to check first.
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Migrate SQL Server Cluster Storage to New Disks
To migrate cluster storage for a SQL Server failover cluster, add the new disks to the SQL Server role, take the instance offline, copy the files with their permissions, give the new disks the old drive letters and bring the instance back. This post lists every step, the checks to run first, the quorum and MSDTC disks, and the T-SQL alternative that changes file paths.
SQL SERVER – FIX: Error: 5511 – FILESTREAM’s file system log record under log folder is corrupted
Error 5511 says the FILESTREAM file system log record under the log folder is corrupted. Here is how I got the database back online.
What is SQL Server Launchpad Service? – Interview Question of the Week #168
What is the SQL Server Launchpad Service? I had to look it up myself. Here is the short answer: it launches the Advanced Analytics Extensions processes.
Find Deprecated SQL Server Features with Extended Events
To find deprecated SQL Server features, capture the deprecation announcement and deprecation final support events with Extended Events. This post builds a small session, runs four kinds of deprecated code, reads the captured features and statements, and lists the replacements to use before a compatibility level change or an upgrade.
SQL SERVER – FIX: Arithmetic Overflow Error in Object Execution Statistics Report in Management Studio
The SSMS Object Execution Statistics report suddenly failed for a client with Msg 8115, arithmetic overflow converting to int. Here is why and what to do.
The Evolution of the DBA – Challenges, Changes and Upcoming Trends
What scares a DBA more than a midnight downtime text? The changing job itself. Here is my take on the Evolution of the DBA: challenges, changes and trends.
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