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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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Have you ever opened any PowerPoint deck when you face SQL Server Performance Tuning emergencies? SQL Server Performance Tuning Practical Workshop is my MOST popular training with no PowerPoint presentations and 100% practical demonstrations.

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

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“.

SQL SERVER – ERROR: FIX: Cannot drop server because it is used as a Distributor in replication

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL Error Messages, SQL Replication, SQL Scripts
61 Comments
Replication has been my favorite subject when it comes to resolving errors. I have found that many DBAs are stuck with the solving of the problem of replication for hours; however, the solution is very easy. One of the very common errors in replication occurs when replication is removed from…
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SQL SERVER – Business Intelligence – Aligning Business Metrics

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks
Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing
6 Comments
Today, executive management and managers need the latest information to drive intelligent decisions for business success. More informed decisions mean more revenue, less risk, decreased cost, and improved operational control for business agility and competitiveness. Besides, in today’s fast paced, technology-driven business world, organizations are continually struggling to deal with…
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SQL SERVER – Fix : Error : Invalid object name ‘sys.configurations’. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 208)

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL Azure, SQL Error Messages
8 Comments
As you all know that SQL Azure CTP has been released; here, I have included a step-by-step guide for how to configure the CTP: SQL SERVER – Azure Start Guide – Step by Step Installation Guide. For pricing and introduction, please read SQLAuthority News – SQL Azure – Microsoft SQL…
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SQL Server – White Paper – An Introduction to Fast Track Data Warehouse Architectures by Erik Veerman

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News
Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, SQL White Papers
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An Introduction to Fast Track Data Warehouse Architectures SQL Server Technical Article Writer: Erik Veerman, Solid Quality Mentors Technical Reviewer: Mark Theissen, Scotty Moran, Val Fontama Published: February 2009 The performance and stability of any application solution—whether line of business, transactional, or business intelligence (BI)—hinges on the integration between solution…
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SQL SERVER – White Papers – Consolidation Guidance for SQL Server – Consolidation Using SQL Server 2008

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News
Database, SQL White Papers
2 Comments
Consolidation Using SQL Server 2008 Writer: Allan Hirt, Megahirtz LLC (allan@sqlha.com) Technical Reviewers: Lindsey Allen, Madhan Arumugam, Ben DeBow, Sung Hsueh, Rebecca Laszlo, Claude Lorenson, Prem Mehra, Mark Pohto, Sambit Samal, and Buck Woody Published: October 2009 What are the considerations when creating a consolidation plan for my environment? What…
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SQLAuthority News – Notes from TechDays 2009 at Infosys, Bangalore

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News
MVP, SQL Scripts, SQLAuthority Author Visit
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I recently had opportunity to attend TechDays 2009 Infosys. The dates of the event was Nov 16-17, 2009. This event was the largest technology conference by Microsoft in Infosys. Microsoft Tech Days focused on positioning Microsoft as the company to bet on for future technology investments by businesses and consumers…
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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).

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.