After patching, script level Upgrade for master failed: there is already an object named ‘DatabaseMailUserRole’. Here is what caused it and how to fix it.
When was Database Last Backed Up in SQL Server? – Interview Question of the Week #107
When was each database last backed up? Here is the script I share in training that lists full, differential and log backup history for your server.
SQL SERVER – Understanding JSON Use is Case-Sensitive
My daughter explores every new toy, and that is how I play with JSON in SQL Server 2016. One surprise: JSON paths are case-sensitive, as this example shows.
SQL SERVER – AlwaysOn AG (Availability Group) and TDE Error – Please Create a Master Key
A TDE enabled database would not synchronize in an AlwaysOn availability group, and ERRORLOG said please create a master key. Here is what I found.
How to Query Multiple SQL Server with a Single Query? – Interview Question of the Week #106
A senior DBA needed to check SQL Server 2016 SP1 on every server. Here is the neat way he used to query multiple SQL Server instances with a single query.
SQL SERVER – SSMS Tip – Using Drag and Drop Capability
A lesser known SSMS trick: drag and drop from Object Explorer into the query window to get table and column names typed for you. Handy for documentation.
SQL SERVER – Query to Get the List of Logins Having System Admin (sysadmin) Permission
Many scripts online miss logins when listing sysadmin members. Why the common query is wrong, plus a correct one for logins with System Admin permission.