SQL Server Service Pack version query
I was just checking the Service Pack versions on our SQL servers. Here’s the query I used: The Community Technology Preview (CTP) of SP2 for SQL Server 2008 is already out, so it shouldn’t be too long...
View ArticleUnderstanding SQL Server Backups and Recovery
I’ve read many help files/articles/posts on backup and recovery over the years, but I’ve recently read some of the best yet that have filled in some gaps when it comes to SQL Server: Understanding SQL...
View ArticleSQL Server Maintenance Plans
Maintenance Scripts are better I’ve just been reviewing our Maintenance Plans (MPs). After readings a few best practice articles, it seems I’d be better off using scripts instead of MPs. When using the...
View ArticleDisplay owner of Maintenance Plans using SQL Server 2008 R2
Whilst troubleshooting an issue with backups, I wanted to check the owner of all Maintenance Plans. I found the following query that does just that:The post Display owner of Maintenance Plans using SQL...
View ArticleThe Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition installer returned error code...
Scenario You’ve just tried to install VMware vCenter with the option to use SQL Server Express, but the installation fails with the following error: The Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition installer...
View ArticleInstalling SQL Server 2008 R2 on a Failover Cluster using Server 2008 R2
Scenario You’ve configured a Failover Cluster using Server 2008 R2, and now you want to install SQL Server 2008 R2. Solution Changes A few changes were made to the simple Failover Cluster that was...
View ArticleAdding a node to a SQL Server 2008 R2 Failover Cluster using Server 2008 R2
Scenario You’ve successfully installed and configured a SAN, a Failover Cluster and an instance of SQL Server 2008 R2 on one node. Now you need add another node to this cluster so the SQL Server...
View ArticleFind out what’s going on with your SQL Servers
Have your SQL Servers ever gone mental on you all of a sudden, and you wish you could quickly see an overview of what was running at the time? I just found these useful queries on a Spiceworks forum....
View ArticleVirtualizing SQL Server on Windows Server 2012 – New Features and Performance...
I recently read this excellent post on the TechNet Blogs:...
View ArticleSQL Server full and transaction log backups completing but differential...
Scenario I recently refreshed our SQL Server Maintenance Plans, but System Centre Essentials has been intermittently reporting failures of the daily differential backups, with an error like this:...
View ArticleSetting Up Windows Service Accounts for SQL Server
A useful link explaining the permissions for built-in system accounts and recommended usage for SQL Server 2008: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143504(v=sql.100).aspx More recent...
View ArticleUseful Perfmon Counters for SQL Server
I recently came across a useful poster showing Perfmon Counters for SQL Server. You can download the PDF file here: SQLServer-Perfmonance-PosterThe post Useful Perfmon Counters for SQL Server appeared...
View ArticleMoving tempdb file location for SQL Server 2008 R2
Problem You’ve ran out of disk space on the drive where the tempdb files are located. Solution You need to move the tempdb files to a new location with sufficient disk space. Execute the following...
View ArticleGet Current Database Names and IDs in SQL Server
Source: http://blog.sqlauthority.com/2011/01/13/sql-server-a-quick-note-on-db_id-and-db_name-get-current-database-id-get-current-database-name/The post Get Current Database Names and IDs in SQL Server...
View ArticleCheck last database restore date/time using SQL Server
Use one of the following scripts. The first script is quick and simple: The second script also shows the backup file used during the restore: Source:...
View ArticleFind remaining time left for Backup or Restore using SQL Server
Execute the following query: or this one:The post Find remaining time left for Backup or Restore using SQL Server appeared first on Virtually Impossible.
View ArticleRecover a Corrupt Database Using SQL Server
Here’s an informative post explaining some options when recovering a corrupt database using SQL Server: http://www.sqlservercentral.com/articles/Corruption/96117/ Don’t forget to backup the tail of the...
View ArticleUsing SSD Drives for SQL Server
I’ve just watched a great video explaining How to Optimally Use SQL Server with SSD’s Without Burning Them Out. Here’s some notes: 1 x SSD can give 4-5x the IOPS a 15k HDD gives. (I thought it would...
View ArticleList all SQL Server backups for the previous 7 days
The following script will list all backups for every database for the previous 7 days, including backup type: Source...
View ArticleSSPI handshake failed with error code 0×80090308, state 14
Problem You cannot login to SQL Server, and see the following error in the logs: SSPI handshake failed with error code 0×80090308, state 14 while establishing a connection with integrated security; the...
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