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How to fix a suspect mode database?

2 January 2023 By OTI Leave a comment MSSQL

Scenario 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 need to try to identify the cause of the problem…

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How To Check Free Space in Data and Log Files in SQL Server

31 December 2022 By OTI Leave a comment MSSQL

In 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 that there is enough space for new data to be…

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Attachment size limit in SQL Database Mail

Attachment size limit in SQL Database Mail

19 December 2022 By OTI Leave a comment MSSQL

Overview 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 and easy-to-use tool that allows users to send and receive…

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Operating system error 50 in Azure SQL Managed Instance

8 December 2022 By OTI Leave a comment MSSQL

We 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 indicates a problem with accessing the blob storage. Upon investigation,…

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Password reset of SQL service account

30 November 2022 By OTI Leave a comment MSSQL

Impact 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 this article, we’ll discuss the impact of resetting the password…

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Customizing the Status Bar Color in SQL Server Management Studio

25 November 2022 By OTI Leave a comment MSSQL

Introduction 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 environment can have serious consequences. SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)…

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Story of innocent DBA

How and Why to become a SQL Server DBA?

21 November 2022 By OTI Leave a comment MSSQL

What 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 development of the database. There are many reasons why someone…

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Get CPU Utilization Data from SQL Server

Get CPU Utilization Data from SQL Server

19 November 2022 By OTI Leave a comment MSSQL

Monitoring 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 CPU utilization using T-SQL and create a stored procedure for…

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Driver could not establish a secure connection to SQL Server

17 November 2022 By OTI Leave a comment MSSQL

Driver could not establish a secure connection to SQL Server Recently windows patching was done on a server and also SQL server security got update with the same patch. Later were getting the below error while connecting to SQL Server…

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Migrating SQL Server Database Mail Settings

16 November 2022 By OTI Leave a comment MSSQL

Migrating SQL Server Database Mail Settings Migrating SQL Server Database Mail profiles, accounts and settings can be a complex and time-consuming process. This article will provide an overview of what SQL Server Database Mail is, how to migrate SQL Server…

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