SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert - SQL Authority with Pinal Dave

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Jun2

SQL SERVER – Alternate to AGENT_DATETIME Function

Pinal Dave

SQL Tips and Tricks

SQL DateTime, SQL Function, SQL Scripts, SQL Server

Sometimes back I posted about interesting function AGENT_DATETIME functions which will convert integers into datetime values. Someone commented that there might be some permission issues using this function which is only available in msdb database. So I write this post to give you alternate method without using any such functions.

Jun1

SQL SERVER – Master Database in Single User Mode – A Serious Issue

Pinal Dave

SQL

SQL Error Messages, SQL Scripts, SQL Server, System Database

There are some weird situations which I see in SQL Server. This is also a one of the surprising situation. One of my client reported via below screen shot. Let us see the issue of Master Database in Single User Mode.

May31

SQL SERVER – FIX : Error: 3456, Severity: 21 – Could not redo log record (xx:xx:xx), for transaction ID (x:xx), on page (x:xx), database ‘master’

Pinal Dave

SQL

SQL Error Messages, SQL Log, SQL Server, SQL Transactions

While I work on performance tuning most of the time, I do provide consultancy on issues which can be resolved quickly. These are the engagement where I get a lot of content for my blogs as well. Let us learn about the error related to redo log record.

May30

SQL SERVER – How to Install SSMS From Command Line? Error: The Specified Value for Setting ‘MEDIALAYOUT’ is Invalid.

Pinal Dave

SQL Tips and Tricks

Command Line, SQL Error Messages, SQL Server, SQL Server Installation, SQL Server Management Studio, SSMS

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There are many DBAs who like to automate the deployment of SQL. It is not fun to use wizard in all the installations. Imagine that setup media is kept in a remote share and all you need to do is provide a batch file to run and it would take care of installation. Let us learn How to Install SSMS From Command Line?

May29

SQL SERVER – xp_logininfo – Msg 15404: Could not obtain information about Windows NT group/user, error code 0x2147

Pinal Dave

SQL

SQL Error Messages, , SQL Server, SQL Server Security

One of my client was running into the below error running xp_logininfo on some of their users. It was interesting that when they run the script to capture user information it works for the same user in another domain. They asked me if there is anything specific they can look for to find out the difference between the two users in the different domains?

May28

How to Insert Results of Stored Procedure into a Temporary Table? – Interview Question of the Week #124

Pinal Dave

SQL Interview Questions and Answers

SQL Scripts, SQL Server, SQL Stored Procedure, Temp Table

Question: How to Insert Results of Stored Procedure into a Temporary Table?

May27

SQL SERVER – Unable to Change “Shared Feature Directory” Under Feature Selection

Pinal Dave

SQL

SQL Error Messages, SQL Server, SSMS

There are many times when internet has answers to many questions. To get the right answer, you need to search for the right keyword and it comes from practice. Let us learn how we can fix the error Unable to Change “Shared Feature Directory” Under Feature Selection.

Pinal Dave is an SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert and independent consultant with over 24 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 94 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.

Pinal is also a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1) and CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2).

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