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SQL SERVER – False Error – Cannot bulk load because the file could not be...
Yes, it’s possible that SQL Server can raise false and misleading error. I was trying to do some pretty straight forward stuff – import data from text file to SQL table using the BULK INSERT command of...
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RBAR vs Batch
Many years ago Jeff Moden (of SQL Server Central fame) came up with the concept of RBAR. Row-By-Agonizing-Row. At it’s most basic it means you are inserting one row at a time. A more broad...
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SQL Server Changing Passwords and an SSPI Context Error
The other day I encountered a login error when connecting to a SQL Server. The circumstance seemed strange compared to similar errors described online with many of those seeming rather complicated to...
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Azure SQL Database new performance level
A new performance level for Azure SQL Database was recently announced, called P15. This new offering is more than two times more powerful than the next best offering, P11. P15 offers 4000 database...
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SQL SERVER – Backup to URL Fails in Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Deployment...
During my previous consulting engagement, I learned something new with SQL Server feature called back up to the URL. Since it was not so clearly documented, I am sharing this with you. In this blog...
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SQL SERVER – SSMS Error During Restore: No Backupset Selected to be Restored
There are various ways of learning in my current role. Along with client engagements, reading others blog, I also learn from comment/interaction of my own blog. One of my blog readers sent below email...
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Controlling a dacpac deployment
I have been thinking quite a lot recently (ok not that much but my thinking has changed) about how to deploy dacpac's. In particular I am talking about how to control the deployment, what tool is used...
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SQL SERVER – Understanding Basic Memory Terms of Physical Memory and Virtual...
Recently I had been to an institute to talk about some database concepts to computer science students. Most of these academic engagements get me closer to young minds and this is an awesome way for me...
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#0382 – SQL Server – SSMS – Debugging a T-SQL DML Trigger
I look at debugging DML triggers using the T-SQL Debugger, which has been around since the days of SQL Server 2000.
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Does Dropping Primary Key Drop Non-Clustered Index on the Column? – Interview...
Question: When we drop primary key on the column, does it automatically drop a non-clustered index on the same column (if created)?Before we see answer of this question, I suggest you read following...
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Backup and Recovery Models in SQL Server Database
OverviewBackup is the most essential for the protection of data on which whole business is dependent. In a way to protect the data, user should maintain periodic backup of data, which is to be...
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Who did what to my database and when…
One of the most popular questions on forums / SO etc is, “How can i find out who dropped a table, truncated a table, dropped a procedure….” etc. Im sure we have all been there, something changes (...
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Announcing Spotlight Developer v6.4
Spotlight Developer v6.4The key features added to this small releaseNow Supports SSMS 2016.No longer support SSMS 2008 and SSMS 2008R2 (both now deprecated)Enhancements to SQL Tuning and AnalysisIf you...
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Cloud Security
In case you hadn’t noticed I’ve recently started looking at the cloud and what it entails. Well one of those aspects (duh) is security. I’m not sure where I found this (probably someone tweeted it) but...
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SQL SERVER – Script level upgrade for database ‘master’ failed because...
Recently once by my client contacted via Skype to know my thoughts about a cluster failover failure issue. They were having two nodes SQL Clustered instance and it was running fine of Node1. As soon as...
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Web.Contents(), M Functions And Dataset Refresh Errors In Power BI
One slightly frustrating feature of Power BI is that some of the cool stuff you can do in M code for loading data, and which works in Power BI Desktop (and in Power Query), causes errors when you try...
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Ten Essential Traits for DBA Success
There is greatness within you whether you believe it or not. Over the years there are certain skills that have helped me along the way that, in turn, may help you along your journey. These traits are...
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Resolve Microsoft SQL Server Error Code 824
Since data consistency is a crucial aspect for every user, the server has in-built mechanism which helps to maintain the data consistency at every step. Sometimes, the user may face SQL Server Error...
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More General and Less SQL
Many DBAs liken their roles to being a mechanic, and with everything under the hood of SQL Server these days I think an F1 mechanic is an apt comparison.The post More General and Less SQL appeared...
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SQL SERVER – Fix Error – Cannot use the backup file because it was originally...
Here is a recent email which I received from Madhu. He is a beginner in the SQL Server and when he tried to take a backup from SSMS (SQL Server Management Studio), he got error related to backup file....
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