Archive for 2023

Introduction In the dynamic landscape of database management, SQL Server Always On Availability Groups (AG) play a pivotal role in ensuring high availability and disaster recovery. One of the key…

In SQL Server, stored procedures are often used to store and execute sets of SQL statements. Sometimes, for security reasons, you might want to encrypt your stored procedures. But how…

Hello everyone, I came across the following article in a WhatsApp group. I used to encounter similar issues while patching a SQL Server in the past, but lately, I haven’t…

Understanding job offers can be tricky, especially when the big number they throw at you (CTC) feels like a puzzle. To make it simple, here are five easy ways to…

As a database administrator (DBA), navigating the vast landscape of database management can be challenging and rewarding. It’s important to be able to execute the commands necessary to simplify day-to-day…

Introduction Managing a SQL Server environment involves various roles and responsibilities. Two key roles in this context are the “serveradmin” and “sysadmin” (System Administrator). Recently one of my friend was…

One crucial aspect is setting the maximum memory for SQL Server. Recently one of my friend was asked this question in an interview. In this blog, we’ll explore why this…

Introduction We’ve ever worked with SQL Server, we’ve probably encountered the need to manage permissions. Permissions control who can access and manipulate data within a database. Two commonly used SQL…

Introduction Renaming a database in SQL Server that is part of an Always On Availability Group requires careful planning and execution to ensure minimal impact on the availability and functionality…

Issue Definition Unable to open the “Properties” window for databases on the Managed Instance using SSMS. Getting error message. Error message Subquery returned more than one value. This isn’t permitted…