software/hardware plan for upgrading sql server 2008 R2 to 2014 plan
Hello, We have sql server 2008 R2 with ssis, ssas and reports... I would like to write-up a document on upgrading to sql server 2014. In the document I would like to have plans for having the right...
View ArticleWhy can't you install all components of SQL Server in more than one instance?
Hi,I saw the following statements in a SQL DBA 2008 R2 and 2012 class text, and wondered why you cannot install all components in more that one instance? Does that mean you can’t have (or don’t want to...
View ArticleTCP/IP, Named Pipe connection errors
TCP/IP & NAMED PIPES enabled.We get these errors once in a while when connecting from application.---> System.Data.SqlClient.SqlException: A network-related or instance-specific error occurred...
View ArticleNot able to configure SQL Server database mail using TLS port 587 using...
Hi, I am using SQL Server 2008 and configuring database mail using a Gmail account. [b]Gmail is blocking attempts to login[/b] with the following message."We strongly recommend that you use a secure...
View ArticleMemory Dumps and many plans for one query in SQL Server
I had run Sp_blitz script in SQL Server on production and it is showing reliability issue 1) Memory Dumps Have Occurred : That ain't good. I've had 70 memory dumps between Jul 25 2015 1:31AM and Apr 23...
View ArticleDocumentation and Standards
Hello,I'm looking to put together some good, clear documentation on standards and procedures used in our organization and was hoping that people may have some tips on this? We have a number of...
View ArticleMDS error
Ok, I've been asked to install Master Data Services on a new 2014 SQL Server. Base OS is Server 2012.Not something I've one before, but hey, how hard can it be?Turns out... it is, but shouldn't be.I've...
View ArticleLimited Objects in drop down list for 'SQL Server Performance Condition Alert'
HiI am running sql2014 version 12.0.4100 (SP1).When I add a new alert, then choose type 'Sql server performance condition alert' I just see the following objects:XPT CursorsXPT Garbage CollectionXPT...
View ArticleMost unhelpful error message?
Anyone else have a story about unhelpful error messages?Got an error message "an invalid directory pathname was passed" during SQL Server 2014 install, when specifying the service accounts.The cause...
View ArticleConnection string question
What does fqdn and adding port number does when added to the connection string instead of just using Servername. Any best practices here.Servername.domain.com,sqlportThanks..
View ArticleDBCC CHECKDB (DBName) WITH ALL_ERRORMSGS, NO_INFOMSGS returned errors
After moving a VM from one Datacenter to another we ended up with errors below.My major issue is that this database is a member of replication, it is a HUB for other locations (I checked the same...
View ArticleSudden increase in Avg. Disk Queue Length
Hi all,I need some advise please. I have noticed a sudden significant increase in the Avg. Disk Queue Length on one of our servers. See the attached image.There are only two types of files on the disk...
View ArticleGetting Error in Sp_readerrorlog
Hi All,While trying to execute sp_readerrolog proc on sql server 2012 , i am getting following error.Msg 22004, Level 16, State 1, Line 0Failed to open loopback connection. Please see event log for...
View ArticleMoving databases from one server to another. Server1 uses 2008 sql server and...
Server1 uses 2008 sqlServer 2 uses 2014 sql What would be the best way to approach this?Thanks in advance
View Articlebest way of fixing the glitch
i found a glitch in a sql db index frag job that was suppose to tell everyone that the indexes needed to be re-indexedunfortunately if was only doing the master database and was copied to over 200...
View ArticleCan't install BIDS for VS2013
I have SQL Server 2014 installed. I have full admin rights on my computer. I haven't had problems installing anything else. When I try to install BIDS for 2014 with the VS2013 shell I get a weird error...
View ArticleUnable to connect named instance through VPN
Hello guys,I can't connect to a named instance(TCP/IP) through VPN connection. But I can connect to the default instance(TCP/IP) on the same server through VPN. The named instance is using a static...
View ArticleCMEMTHREAD Wait type - need explanation and solution for this
Hi Everyone,I am having a problem with a wait type in SQL Server i.e. CMEMTHREAD can anyone explain and give a solution for this.I have only one tempdb datafile in tempdb on production server.24 Core...
View ArticleSQL 2012 query performance difference in 2 servers
Geeks,We have a query which is taking different execution times in 2 different servers. We have plan to migrate databases from Instance -A to Instance B and hence these are being tested.A query on...
View ArticleBackups are failing -- Need help to troubleshoot
Hello experts, We are facing the issue backups are failing and not able to find the causeWe have SQL Server 2014 running and has Reporting Services running which is physical box.They are converting...
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