After watching my free webinar the most popular question, which I receive is about Database Compatibility Level.
SQL SERVER – Jump in Identity Column After Restart
The SQL Product team makes a continuous change in the product which sometimes causes unpredictable behaviors in the SQL Server engine. One of such change was done in SQL Server 2012 which caused the behavior which I just said in the subject line Identity Column.
SQL SERVER – Script Upgrade – Server Principal ‘MS_PolicyEventProcessingLogin’ Has Granted One or More Permission(s)
One should be very careful while working with system objects in SQL Server. Below is one of the situation where some permissions were given on system objects which was causing SQL startup failure. I have written various blog on script upgrade mode of SQL Server.
SQL SERVER – SQL Browser not Starting. Error – The SQL Configuration for SQL is Inaccessible or Invalid
Today’s blog is originated from a blog interaction. After hardening a server, my friend was not able to start SQL Browser service. When we try to start from services, we get below standard error, which is not very helpful. Let us fix the error related to SQL Configuration.
Why to Use SQL Server Configuration Manager Over Services applet (services.msc)? – Interview Question of the Week #112
Question: Why to Use SQL Server Configuration Manager Over Services applet (services.msc)?
SQL SERVER 2016 – DBCC Command Enhancement with MAXDOP
When you want to be successful, you need to run alone and fast. But if you want to run longer, you want to run together. I have personally seen multiple instances where this statement holds true to every word. When working with customers and in various consulting engagements, I have seen it is not enough to just solve the problem. It is important to enable the team working on the project and make them aware of the reasons why it did happen in the first place. I always felt the art of working together will take us a long way. Even in performance engagements, I try to get the team involved as I go through the process of solving their problems. Let us learn in this blog post DBCC Command Enhancement with MAXDOP.
Interview Question of the Week #061 – How to Retrieve SQL Server Configuration?
I have observed this question in the interview question few days ago. I had a fun time to see candidates failing to answer this question. The most common answer candidate gave us was that they will right click on the server and see the properties. Well, that option will not give all the details which actual question intended. Let us see the question:
Question: What is the best way to see all the options set for your SQL Server programmatically?
Answer: