SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert - SQL Authority with Pinal Dave

Is your SQL Server running slow and you want to speed it up without sharing server credentials? In my Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check, we can work together remotely and resolve your biggest performance troublemakers in less than 4 hours.

Once you learn my business secrets, you will fix the majority of problems in the future.

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Essentially I share my business secrets to optimize SQL Server performance.

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For SQL Server Emergency Help, you can reach out to me at pinal@sqlauthority.com with words URGENT in the email subject line for other services mention “Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check“.

May20

SQL SERVER – Configuration Manager – Cannot Connect to WMI Provider. You Do Not Have Permission or The Server is Unreachable

Pinal Dave

SQL

Registry, SQL Error Messages, SQL Server, Starting SQL, WMI

A few months ago, I wrote a blog which tells us reasons about why we should use tools provided with the product rather than generic tools. Yeah, I am talking about services.msc vs. SQL Server Configuration manager.

May19

SQL SERVER – Login Failed – Server is in Script Upgrade Mode – Deleting Collection Set “Utility Information”

Pinal Dave

SQL

Computer Network, SQL Error Messages, SQL Server, SQL Server Security, Starting SQL

I must confess that consulting has taught me much more than what I have learned in my regular job. Freelancing comes with advantages and disadvantages. For me, I am looking at advantages and I am happy with my decision. Let us see how to fix an error related to Login Failed and Deleting Collection.

May18

SQL SERVER – FIX: Msg 35250, Level 16, State 7 – The Connection to the Primary Replica is Not Active. The Command Cannot be Processed

Pinal Dave

SQL

AlwaysOn, SQL Error Messages, SQL High Availability, SQL Scripts, SQL Server

Along with my performance consulting, I also assist many clients in fixing some quick issue. You can refer for various consulting services which I provide. This blog is an outcome of one such engagement where the client has deployed standalone SQL Server on two machines, created windows cluster between them and wanted to then use AlwaysOn availability group feature. This blog is about Primary Replica not being active.

May17

My Journey to CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2) Credential – Level Up

Pinal Dave

SQLAuthority News

CrossFit

Yes, it is true! I Earned CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2) Credential.

May16

SQL SERVER – How to Protect Your Database from Ransomware?

Pinal Dave

SQL Tips and Tricks

Ransomware, SQL Backup, SQL Server, SQL Server Security

In the last month, I have received calls from quite a few of my customers about Ransomware. Particularly this weekend it has been very busy with over 8 customers had issues with Ransomware. However, we were lucky enough to have proper database backups and pre-cautions in the place and hence we were able to recover quickly and without downtime. Today, I decided to write up small notes for everyone who wants to protect their database from Ransomware.

May15

SQL SERVER – Why We have Audit Trace in DATA Folder? What are These Files?

Pinal Dave

SQL Puzzle

File format, SQL Audit, SQL Scripts, SQL Server

There are many times when a DBA should work like a detective and find the cause of the issue which is reported by various teams. Sometimes it is an application team, sometimes an infrastructure team and sometimes its own learning. I always believe looking at the data points and finally connect the dots to make a story. Let us learn about why we have audit trace in the data folder.

May14

What is the Difference Between Physical and Logical Operation in SQL Server Execution Plan? – Interview Question of the Week #122

Pinal Dave

SQL Interview Questions and Answers

Execution Plan, SQL Joins, SQL Scripts, SQL Server

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Question: What is the Difference Between Physical and Logical Operation in SQL Server Execution Plan?

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 98 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).

Nupur Dave is a social media enthusiast and an independent consultant. She primarily focuses on the database domain, helping clients build short and long-term multi-channel campaigns to drive leads for their sales pipeline.