SQL Server logged: Failed to verify the Authenticode signature of sqlservr.exe. Here is what the message means and why it can point to malware on the machine.
SQL SERVER – Scoped Firewall Rules Instead of Disabling the Firewall
A firewall rule should permit the required SQL Server or management connection narrowly. My original automation case needed remote access.
How to Convert Hex Windows Error Codes to the Meaningful Error Message – 0x80040002 and 0x80040005 and others? – Interview Question of the Week #182
Seen hex error codes like 0x80070070 in the ERRORLOG? Here are the simple steps I use to convert hex Windows error codes into meaningful error messages.
SQL SERVER – Backup to URL – Script to Generate the Create Credential and Backup Command using Access Keys
Backup to URL can use a SAS token or access keys. Here is a script that builds the CREATE CREDENTIAL and BACKUP commands from your Azure storage access keys.
How to Generate Random Password in SQL Server? – Interview Question of the Week #181
Question: How to Generate Random Password in SQL Server?
Answer: This is a fantastic question and here is the script to generate a random password in SQL Server
SQL SERVER – Database Mail Error: The SMTP Server Requires a Secure Connection or the Client Was Not Authenticated. The Server Response Was: 5.5.1 – Using Gmail
In my earlier blog, we saw one possible cause database mail error due to SSL settings. Today we will learn about another Database Mail Error.
SQL SERVER – gMSA: The Service Did Not Start Due to a Logon Failure
SQL Server running under a gMSA would not start: the service did not start due to a logon failure, yet no password had expired. Here is the real cause.