WIll cancel sql server database backup cause anything to be hurt?
I run full backup of one big database. After 20 seconds, I click "stop action now" to cancel this backup. Will it cause anything to hurt? Want to make sure that database is still safe.Thanks
View ArticleSQLutilising more memory than allocated memory
Hi,SQL edition : 10.50.2500.0 SP1 Enterprise Edition (64-bit), available RAM-96GB, but SQL uses 64GB though MAX server memory is 49152 MB only.We are using only one external3rd party tool called...
View ArticleConfiguration Manager issue...
hi Team,while we are trying to open the sql server configuration manger we are getting below error.error message: SQL Configuration Manager Connection to target machine could not be made in a timely...
View ArticleBackup Encryption in SQL Server Standard Edition
Hello,I need experts advice on Backup encryption options available in SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition. I know TDE is available, but only in Sql Server 2008 R2 Enterprise edition. But we are using...
View ArticleUpgrade process for SQL server 2005 service pack4 on stand alone and cluster...
Hi All,We have iniated a process of upgarding sp4 for all sql 2005 stand alone and clusters servers.Please provide me the step by step process for installing sp4 and roll back paln for sql 2005...
View ArticleLoad on SQL Database Is gonna be increased!!!!
Hi , Could you please let me know what are the parameters that has to be considered if load on database is going to be increased by 50 % on a day.I am working in shop,related to transactional system...
View ArticleAre log files shrunk in order of transactions?
Greetings. Here's the scenario:Transaction1 starts, The log file grows to 50% disk capacity because of Transaction1. Transaction2 starts.The log file grows to 95% of disk capacity because of...
View ArticleIndex Maintenance plan
say 89 % fragmented as soon as (5 hours) after i re-index with fill factor 80%.In my case i have less index storage used which is less 10 MB but fragments quickly. How should i setup the maintenance...
View ArticleOpenrowset Error
Hello All, When I execute the following query I get the error:SELECT * FROM OPENROWSET ( 'Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0', 'Data Source='C:\Test.xls;Extended Properties="EXCEL...
View ArticleError No 26
TITLE: Connect to Server ------------------------------ Cannot connect to MUHAMMAD-YASIR\SQLEXPRESS. ------------------------------ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A network-related or instance-specific error...
View ArticleInstance names?
Hello,I have two names:Server\Database1Server\Database2would it be instance names or databases names attached to the server under the default instance?Sometimes the instances are...
View ArticleRestore a Database with Differential
Hello All,I'm new to this forum after read a few question error it given me little bit more understanding. But here's my problem I was create a database implement some tables than make a 'Full Backup'...
View ArticleWant a Service Pack?
You may have noticed that it was a while since Microsoft released a Service Pack. They keep pumping out Cumulative Updates which include many fixes, but these CUs include a disclaimer that you should...
View Articlesql 2008 Database Mail Issue - ExternalMailQueue disabled
I currently have a sql server 2008 SP3 CU 7 64 bit enterprise edition sql server running on windows 2003 64 bit SP2. Our db mail was not being sent since the externalmailqueue was disabled. Enabling...
View ArticleTransactions/Second and Worker Threads
1. How to find out the transactions per second for the database. Is transactions per second a parameter for a server or for a database? For how long this paramter is stored. Is it from the last SQL...
View ArticleWndows could not start the SQL Server (MSSQLSERVER) service on Local computer
I have 2 instance of SQL Server in same server. A is installed first and B next.Somehow A cannot start at all when I try to start from Windows Services.B can be started normally.A worked normally week...
View Articlewhich one I need to go Rebuild Index or Rebuild FT Catalog ?
Hi We using SQL Server 2012 Standard version and We have created a new stoplist for existing full text search indexed table.After creating new stoplist, we are in confusion to do rebuild . Shall I go...
View Articlesql server 2008 R2 sp2 not displaying anything in sql server config tool
Hi,SQL server configuration tool is not loading anything.DB is up and running and is accessible over management studio.everything listed under services.Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 (SP2) - 10.50.4000.0...
View ArticleErrorlog filling with changed language setting and changed database context...
On one of my servers, the ERRORLOG is filling with messages for "Changed language setting to..." and "Changed database context..." for every single connection. They are generated for any kind of...
View ArticleUpdating Data-Tier Application project after schema change has been made in SSMS
I have successfully created a Data-Tier Application project within visual studio. How do I update these scripts to reflect the changes made by a DBA in SSMS? Also, on another project we use Entity...
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