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say 89 % fragmented as soon as (5 hours) after i re-index with fill factor 80%.In my case i have less index storage used which is less 10 MB but fragments quickly. How should i setup the maintenance...
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I currently have a sql server 2008 SP3 CU 7 64 bit enterprise edition sql server running on windows 2003 64 bit SP2. Our db mail was not being sent since the externalmailqueue was disabled. Enabling...
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You may have noticed that it was a while since Microsoft released a Service Pack. They keep pumping out Cumulative Updates which include many fixes, but these CUs include a disclaimer that you should...
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View Articlesql server 2008 R2 sp2 not displaying anything in sql server config tool
Hi,SQL server configuration tool is not loading anything.DB is up and running and is accessible over management studio.everything listed under services.Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 (SP2) - 10.50.4000.0...
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Hello All,I'm new to this forum after read a few question error it given me little bit more understanding. But here's my problem I was create a database implement some tables than make a 'Full Backup'...
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View ArticleWndows could not start the SQL Server (MSSQLSERVER) service on Local computer
I have 2 instance of SQL Server in same server. A is installed first and B next.Somehow A cannot start at all when I try to start from Windows Services.B can be started normally.A worked normally week...
View Articlewhich one I need to go Rebuild Index or Rebuild FT Catalog ?
Hi We using SQL Server 2012 Standard version and We have created a new stoplist for existing full text search indexed table.After creating new stoplist, we are in confusion to do rebuild . Shall I go...
View ArticleErrorlog filling with changed language setting and changed database context...
On one of my servers, the ERRORLOG is filling with messages for "Changed language setting to..." and "Changed database context..." for every single connection. They are generated for any kind of...
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I have successfully created a Data-Tier Application project within visual studio. How do I update these scripts to reflect the changes made by a DBA in SSMS? Also, on another project we use Entity...
View ArticleChanging Service Account
Hey guys, so I've been given a new task. I'm tasked with changing the service account for each one of our clustered environments. So I have 3 clusters Active/Passive and I have to have a different...
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View ArticleUnable to take a backup after repairing suspect database...
Hi AllI have recovered a database from suspect mode by the following steps.1. EXEC sp_resetstatus '<Database Name>';2. ALTER DATABASE <Database Name> SET EMERGENCY;3. DBCC...
View ArticleSQL Server Partitioning support in various versions
What are the SQL Server Editions, Partitioning is applicable in the following SQL Server versions 1. SQL Server 2005 2. SQL Server 2008 3. SQL Server 2008 R2 4. SQL Server 2012
View ArticleHow to solve SQL Server2008R2 standard issue regarding FullText serarch engine?
Hi everyone, I always read this forum and there are many helpful information.Anyway, I got abnormal phenomenon regarding FullText search engine included in SQL Server2008R2 std is not abailable when I...
View ArticleDatabase diagram support objects cannot be installed...
I can't make a diagram on our server(Win2003 x64,SQL 2005 Enterprise x64 sp2 3054).I have tried to login as an admin and create a new db, but get the same message - 'Database diagram support objects...
View ArticleSQL 2008 R2 resorces allocation
Dear All,I am new to SQL Server, I have some doubts in my mind regarding the resource allocation in SQL 2008 R2.In my current setup I have single SQL instance with multiple databases. So01) Is it...
View ArticleLogging user actions - table updates etc, add columns to tables or one...
I want to keep track of when a user did something such as update a record. A given record might have several related tables etc. Im considering two approaches(1) A common table such as this, which...
View Articlevirtual address space(vas)
Hi all, what is the VAS and what is the use of VAS in ms sql server?what ls the VAS size for 4GB,8GB,16GB in ms sql server?i red many tutorials and books for VAS.but i could not understand.anybody...
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