I recently got an email from an old friend who told me that when he tries to execute the SSIS package, it fails because of some identity error. After a few series of debugging and opening his package, we finally figured out that he has the following problem. Let’s learn how to Enable Identity Insert – Import Expert Wizard.
SQLAuthority News – Fun Quotes about Technology
SQL Server can be boring subject many times. In this blog post, let us see some of the fun quotes.
SQL SERVER – World Shape files Download and Upload to Database – Spatial Database
During my recent, training I was asked by a student if I know a place where he can download spatial files for all the countries around the world, as well as if there is a way to upload shape files to a database. Here is a quick tutorial for it.
SQL SERVER – Introduction to Extended Events – Finding Long Running Queries
The job of an SQL Consultant is very interesting as always. The month before, I was busy doing query optimization and performance tuning projects for our clients, and this month, I am busy delivering my performance in Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2008 Query Optimization and & Performance Tuning Course. I recently read white paper about Extended Event by SQL Server MVP Jonathan Kehayias. You can read the white paper here: Using SQL Server 2008 Extended Events. I also read another appealing chapter by Jonathan in the book, SQLAuthority Book Review – Professional SQL Server 2008 Internals and Troubleshooting. After reading these excellent notes by Jonathan, I decided to upgrade my course and include Extended Event as one of the modules.
SQL SERVER – FIX : ERROR : 4214 BACKUP LOG cannot be performed because there is no current database backup
I recently got following email from one of the readers. It is about Backup Log file.
SQL SERVER – Out of the Box – Activity and Performance Reports from SSSMS
SQL Server management Studio 2008 is a wonderful tool and has many different features. Many times, an average user does not use them as they are not aware about these features. Today, we will learn one such feature. SSMS comes with many inbuilt performance reports and activity reports, but we do not use it to the full potential.
SQL SERVER – Difference Between ROLLBACK IMMEDIATE and WITH NO_WAIT during ALTER DATABASE
We are going to discuss something very simple topic. Difference Between ROLLBACK IMMEDIATE and WITH NO_WAIT during ALTER DATABASE.