Prepare a Microsoft support case with version details, a clear timeline, error logs, system_health, dumps, LogScout, and redaction notes.
SQL Server emergency? Email pinal@sqlauthority.com with URGENT in the subject line.
SQL SERVER – SSMS Query Command(s) completed successfully without ANY Results
A friend’s SSMS window returned only Command(s) completed successfully for every query. I logged in remotely and found what was wrong with that session.
SQL SERVER – DMV Error: FIX: Error: Msg 297, Level 16 The user does not have permission to perform this action
Msg 297 appears when a user runs a DMV without the right permission. Ask your admin to GRANT VIEW SERVER STATE, and the DMV runs without errors.
SQL SERVER – Get Server Version and Additional Info
Most people check the SQL Server version with @@VERSION. I also like xp_msver, which shows extra details about the server where SQL Server is installed.
Practicing Azure SQL at Low Cost
Practicing Azure SQL can stay inexpensive with current free offers, serverless auto-pause, budget alerts, and deliberate resource cleanup.
Merge Subscription Initialization Without a Snapshot
Initializing a merge subscription without a snapshot requires more than matching table names. Prepare the schema, data and replication metadata, account for local changes and plan recovery for the actual replication topology.
Staying Current Without Chasing Every Update
Staying current on SQL Server takes a repeatable CU cadence, fast security response, and a patch policy your team can actually keep.
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