SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert - SQL Authority with Pinal Dave

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Jun18

SQL SERVER – Installation Error – The wrong diskette is in the drive. Insert (Volume Serial Number: ) into drive.

Pinal Dave

SQL

SQL Error Messages, SQL Server, SQL Server Cluster

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The world of working with errors always gets the better of me. It is a wonderful way to understand why SQL Server behaves in a certain way and most importantly, it helps me solve some of the problems people face on a day-to-day basis. As you might know that along with performance consultancy, I also reply to any personal email asking for help. This blog is a result of one such interaction where the client was facing an error while installing Service Pack 4 for SQL Server 2008 in a clustered environment. Let us learn about Installation Error.

Jun17

SQL SERVER 2016 – How to Import New Sample Database WideWorldImporters

Pinal Dave

SQL

SQL Restore, SQL Sample Database, SQL Scripts, SQL Server, WideWorldImporters

Few days back I wrote blog about SQL Server 2016 Developer Edition free download. If you didn’t get a chance to have a look, here is the link: Download SQL SERVER 2016 Developer Version for FREE. Let us learn about how to install Sample Database WideWorldImports.

Jun16

SQL SERVER – Database Mail Breaks with TLS 1.0 Disabled Discovery – Notes from the Field #128

Pinal Dave

SQL Tips and Tricks

Database Mail, Notes from the Field, SQL Error Messages

[Note from Pinal]: In this episode of the Notes from the Field series database expert Ryan Adams explains a very critical error related to Database Mail. Ryan is one guy who spends more time with real world issues with SQL Server than anything else. He has mastered the art of resolving complex errors and document them so easily that one can’t find anywhere else. In this blog post Ryan addresses a very interesting error related to Database Mail Breaks with TLS 1.0 Disabled Discovery. Read the experience of Ryan in his own words.

Jun15

SQL SERVER – Unable to Start SQL Agent – SQL Server Agent Terminated (Normally)

Pinal Dave

SQL

SQL Error Messages, SQL Server, SQL Server Agent

Along with performance issues, I also provide consultancy in other break-fix issues like service not starting etc. These are not run of the mill, but on specific cases only. I always suggest my clients to search on my blog first and then contact me if needed. This is a great way to scale and make people empowered when it comes to solving some of the trivial issues that they might have encountered for SQL Server Agent.

Jun14

SQL SERVER to Oracle Numeric Datatype Mapping

Pinal Dave

SQL

Oracle, SQL Datatype, SQL Server

Getting into a consulting business has its own set of challenges that I cherish big time. Recently I was consulted by a product team that had some of the best guys in the market. I was surprised why they might need my services. But I had an open mind to go through what they were doing. They were migrating their current application that was running fine in Oracle to SQL Server. My first thought was – “Wow”. Currently enterprises and organizations do think of SQL Server as a viable, competent alternative when it comes to database choice.

Jun13

SQL SERVER – Maintenance Plan Folder Missing Under Management in SQL Server Management Studio

Pinal Dave

SQL

SQL Scripts, SQL Server, SQL Server Management Studio

The best part of learning is by the error messages that each one of you send me over the years. These are a great source of experimentation and a lot of searching to get to the appropriate error resolution. I take this an opportunity to connect with various people and look for active solutions one has achieved from their experience. One of my readers sent an email as shown below about Maintenance Plan Folder Missing Under Management in SQL Server Management Studio:

Jun13

SQL SERVER – FIX – Agent XPs Component is Turned Off as Part of the Security Configuration for this Server

Pinal Dave

SQL

SQL Scripts, SQL Server, SQL Server Agent, SQL Server Security

One of my clients has installed a new instance of SQL Server and then wanted to create maintenance plan. They were complaining about getting some error and we’re looking forward for my help to solve the same. As soon as he did right click on a Maintenance Plan under “Management” node and selected “New Maintenance Plan Wizard” using SQL Server Management Studio as shown below. Let us learn how to fix Agent XPs Component is Turned Off as Part of the Security Configuration for this Server error.

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 104 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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