Microsoft has renewed my SQL Server MVP award for another year. A short note of thanks to everyone who helped make this proud moment possible.
SQL Server emergency? Email pinal@sqlauthority.com with URGENT in the subject line.
SQL SERVER – Difference between Line Feed (\n) and Carriage Return (\r) – T-SQL New Line Char
What is the difference between Line Feed (\n) and Carriage Return (\r)? Why Windows, Mac and Unix read a new line differently, and what it means in T-SQL.
SQL SERVER – 2008 – Policy-Based Management – Create, Evaluate and Fix Policies
An introduction to Policy-Based Management in SQL Server 2008: facets, conditions, policies, and how to create, evaluate and fix non-complying policies.
SQL SERVER – Maximum Number of Index per Table
My TechEd on Road Ahmedabad recap, with 200+ attendees and a quiz, along with a look at the maximum number of index per table in SQL Server.
SQL SERVER – SQL Server Management Studio New Features
The top 5 new features of SQL Server Management Studio 2008, the tool that replaced Enterprise Manager and Query Analyzer, with upgrades DBAs asked for.
SQL SERVER – Fix : Error : 17892 Logon failed for login due to trigger execution. Changed database context to ‘master’.
Dropped the database your logon trigger writes to? Every login then fails with Error 17892 Logon failed. I recreate the problem and show how to get back in.
SQL SERVER – Interesting Observation of Logon Trigger On All Servers – Solution
Why does a logon trigger on all servers fire several times for one login? The answer: several SQL Server services are running and IntelliSense is on.
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Who We Are
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 19 books and 120 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 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.
Shaivi Pinalkumar Dave is a book author and a women’s artistic gymnast.

