Windows Authentication by SQLCMD uses the current Windows identity with -E. It does not need a Windows password in the command.
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SQL SERVER – FIX – ERROR – Service Logon Failure (ObjectExplorer)
Service Logon Failure (ObjectExplorer) stopped my SQL Server Agent from starting. My password had changed, so updating it in the service fixed it.
External Profiles: Keep Email Out of the Key
External profiles need a stable scoped identity key. Keep mutable email values separate and reject duplicate identities.
Checking Data Fits Before Narrowing a Column Data Type
Check existing values before narrowing a column, account for dependencies and data loss, and plan the locking cost of the change.
SQL SERVER – Attending MVP Open Day – May 2011
I am attending MVP Open Day again, May 19 to 22, 2011. Here are my tips to get the most out of this event for Asia Pacific and Greater China MVPs.
Whole Unit Allocation: Keep a Proportional Split Exact
Whole unit allocation keeps a fixed budget intact. I’d calculate base shares first, then distribute residual units using a stable tie rule. Check equal weights, a zero budget and zero-weight members.
PAGEIOLATCH_SH Waits: Slow Storage or Too Many Reads
Diagnose PAGEIOLATCH_SH waits by comparing file read latency with Query Store physical reads before blaming storage or changing indexes.
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