Find cached execution plan

An execution plan, simply put, is the result of the query optimizer’s attempt to calculate the most efficient way to implement the request represented by the T-SQL query you submitted. Execution plans can tell you how a query will be executed, or how a query was executed. Ref: https://www.red-gate.com Execute the below query…

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Configuring Database Mail in SQL Server

SQL Server Database Mail facilitates email communication directly from the database engine. This capability is critical for transmitting query results, error alarms, and reports, as well as keeping you informed about SQL Server performance. We’ll walk you through configuring Database…

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SQL Network Interfaces, error: 26

SQL Network Interfaces, error: 26 – Error Locating Server/Instance Specified Users often see “SQL Network Interfaces, error: 26 – Error Locating Server/Instance Specified” error message while connecting to SQL Server. Steps to resolve this error First check SQL Server is running or…

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Find the SQL Server Cluster details

Scenario A cluster includes two or more physical servers, called nodes; identical configuration is recommended. One is identified as the active node, on which a SQL Server instance is running the production workload, and the other is a passive node, on which SQL Server is…

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