How to Calculate the True Cost of Unplanned Downtime: Every Business is Different Unplanned downtime can wreak havoc on any organization, but the true cost is often far greater than what meets the eye. Whether it’s caused by hardware failure, …
Why SQL Still Shines: Advantages of SQL Over NoSQL In the database world, there’s often a debate about whether to use SQL or NoSQL technologies. Both have their place, but it’s important to understand where SQL outshines NoSQL and why …
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What Are SQL Agent Jobs? If you’ve been managing a SQL Server environment for any amount of time, chances are you’ve come across SQL Server Agent Jobs. But what exactly are they, and why are they so critical to efficient …
Understanding and Resolving SQL Server Error 18456 If you’ve been working with SQL Server for a while, chances are you’ve encountered the dreaded “Login failed for user” error, known as Error 18456. This error is one of the most common …
Understanding SQL Server Error Severity Levels 19 through 25 SQL Server uses error severity levels to indicate the nature and seriousness of an error. These severity levels range from 0 to 25, with each level indicating a different type of …
What is an Inner Select in SQL? An inner select (also known as a subquery or nested select) is a query within another SQL query. It allows you to build complex queries by embedding one SELECT statement inside another. These …
In the wise words of Benjamin Franklin, “If You Fail to Plan, You Are Planning to Fail.” This timeless adage holds particular relevance when it comes to safeguarding your SQL Server databases. A failure to adequately prepare for data loss …
What is Wait Statistics Monitoring in SQL Server? For more informationon Database Health Monitor you can visit StedmanSolutions.com. You can download the free trial of Database Health Monitor at http://DatabaseHealth.com/download2. Wait statistics monitoring in SQL Server is the process of …
In the digital era, a robust disaster recovery plan focusing on data backup and restore is more crucial than ever. A simple error, hardware failure, or a crippling cyber-attack could spell disaster for your invaluable SQL Server data. Businesses that …
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Understanding Common SQL Server Wait Types: SOS_SCHEDULER_YIELD, WRITELOG, CXPACKET, CXCONSUMER, and LCK_M* In the world of SQL Server Performance tuning, understanding wait types is essential for diagnosing and resolving performance issues. Wait types indicate the specific resources SQL Server is …