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Shrinking TempDB in SQL Server: A Step-by-Step Guide
7 February 2023Introduction In SQL Server, TempDB is a system database used to store temporary objects, intermediate results of queries, and other temporary data. Over time, TempDB can grow significantly, leading to…
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How to change SQL Server instance name
3 January 2023Scenario Troubleshooting host name changes. When the machine name is changed where we have installed SQL Server, all the instances services are started but replication, Jobs, Alerts, Maintenance plans causes…
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How to fix a suspect mode database?
2 January 2023Scenario A database in Suspect mode is one that is not fully operational and may have some form of corruption or problem. If you are experiencing this issue, you will…
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How To Check Free Space in Data and Log Files in SQL Server
31 December 2022In a database, data and log files are used to store the data and log records, respectively. It is important to monitor the free space in these files to ensure…
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Attachment size limit in SQL Database Mail
19 December 2022Overview of Database Mail Are you looking for the quickest and most efficient way to check the attachment size limits in your SQL Database Mail? Database Mail is a powerful…
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Operating system error 50 in Azure SQL Managed Instance
8 December 2022We encountered an error while taking a backup of a database from Azure SQL Managed Instance to Blob. This issue is not specific to Azure Managed Instance (MI), but error…
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Password reset of SQL service account
30 November 2022Impact of resetting password for SQL Server service account Resetting the password of your SQL Server service account is a critical security measure that should not be taken lightly. In…
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Customizing the Status Bar Color in SQL Server Management Studio
25 November 2022Introduction In database management, it is common to work with multiple environments, such as development, staging, and production. Each environment has a different purpose, and making changes to the wrong…
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How and Why to become a SQL Server DBA?
21 November 2022What is a SQL server dba? A database administrator (DBA) is responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of a database. They may also be involved in the planning and…
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Get CPU Utilization Data from SQL Server
19 November 2022Monitoring the CPU utilization of a SQL Server instance is crucial for maintaining optimal performance and identifying any potential bottlenecks. In this blog post, we will explore how to analyze…