An app failed with [DBNETLIB][ConnectionOpen(Connect()) to a named instance, though port 2433 worked. How we traced this Connection Error to a blocked UDP port.
SQL SERVER – Performance Choice – Coding or Automation
We love tweaking code, but is it the best use of our time? A look at Performance choices between coding and automation, and the ROI each one brings.
SQL SERVER – Running Batch File Using T-SQL – xp_cmdshell bat file
What is xp_cmdshell used for, and how do you run a batch file using T-SQL? Examples run a system command, a plain BAT file and one with a parameter.






