FULL database backup is used to back up the whole database in SQL Server. A full database backup will include parts of transaction log so that if the need arises a database can be recovered completely by restoring full...
Chetna BhallaWhere can I find SQL Server Management Studio for SQL Server 2016?
After the successfully installation of SQL Server 2016, I have realized that SQL Server Management Studio 2016 (SSMS) is missing. In this tip we will discuss how to download and install SQL Server Management Studio for...
Ashish MehtaDROP IF EXISTS T-SQL Enhancement in SQL Server 2016
SQL Server 2016 introduces a new DROP IF EXISTS statement to DROP objects such as tables, columns, indexes, stored procedures, schemas, triggers and user-defined functions. DROP IF EXISTS statement can be used to check...
How to Detach SSAS Database in SQL Server
This article explains How to Detach Analysis Services Database in SQL Server. The steps mentioned in this article are applicable on SQL Server 2008 and Higher Versions. Different ways to Detach an Analysis Services...
How to Change SQL Server Login Properties to Enforce Password Policies and Expiration Settings
This article demonstrates the steps to create an SQL Server Login which enforces password policies and password expiration policies. Let us start by creating a new SQL Server Login. 1. Using SQL Server Management...
How to Download WideWorldImporters Sample Database and Restore in SQL Server 2016
Microsoft has introduced a new sample database WideWorldImporters specifically for SQL Server 2016. Let us take a look at how to download and restore SQL Server 2016 WideWorldImporters Sample Database. Steps...
Discover SQL Server Components Installed Using SQL Server Discovery Tool
Microsoft Introduced SQL Server Discovery Tool is widely used by SQL Server Database Administrators to quickly identify SQL Server Components which are already installed on a local SQL Server. The report shown in the...
Improved Startup Parameters in SQL Server 2012
Microsoft has improved the configuration of startup parameters in SQL Server 2012 and it is much simpler and easier. In this article we will take a look at the steps to add a Trace Flag 1222 to identify deadlocks in SQL...
How to Fix “BACKUP detected corruption in the database log” Error in SQL Server
Due to an unplanned reboot of SQL Server one of the transaction log file of a database become corrupt. DBA noticed this issue once regular transaction log backup job started failing with “BACKUP detected...
SQL Server: How to Start SQL Server with Minimal Configuration
Introduction There can be certain scenarios when SQL Server is not starting because of configuration problems. During such scenarios one need to start an instance of SQL Server by using minimal configuration...
PARTIAL Backup in SQL Server Step by Step Tutorial with Examples
As per MSDN “PARTIAL Backups are designed for use under SIMPLE recovery model; thereby to improve flexibility to backup very large database which contain one or more read-only Filegroups. They are useful whenever...
TRANSACTION LOG Backups in SQL Server Step by Step Tutorial with Examples
Transaction log backup is only possible when your database is in FULL or BULK-LOGGED recovery model. With the help of Transaction Log backup one can achieve Point in Time recovery for the database in case of any...
How to Attach SSAS Database in SQL Server
This article explains How to Attach Analysis Services Database in SQL Server. The steps mentioned in this article are applicable on SQL Server 2008 and Higher Versions. Different ways in which an Analysis Services...
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SQL Server: How to Find which user deleted the database in SQL Server
Introduction In this article we will take a look at the steps which you can follow to quickly identify the user who deleted the user database in SQL Server. There are two different methods by which one can easily find...
SQL Server Best Practice Auto Close Database Option Should Remain OFF
Introduction In this article, we will take a look at why it is essential to leave AUTO CLOSE database option turned OFF for a Production or a Non-Production SQL Server Database across all versions and editions of SQL...
Troubleshooting SQL Server blocked access to procedure sp_send_dbmail
Troubleshooting SQL Server blocked access to procedure ‘dbo.sp_send_dbmail’ of component ‘Database Mail XPs’ because this component is turned off as part of the security configuration for this...
How to Export records from SQL Server to Text File using BCP Command
Introduction Is there a quick way to export records from SQL Server to text file? In this tip we will take a look at an example to export records from SQL Server to text file using BCP. In this tip we will learn how to...
How to Increase Number of SQL Server Error Log Files
SQL Server Error Log is the best place for a Database Administrators to look for informational messages, warnings, critical events, database recover information, auditing information, user generated messages etc. By...
Why Model Database Default Settings Customization is Important for SQL Server?
What is a Model System Database? Model is a system database which is used as a template while creating newer user databases in SQL Server. Why you must make necessary changes to default settings of a Model System...
Limit SQL Server Error Log File Size in SQL Server
SQL Server Error Log contains valuable information which can be used by database administrators to troubleshoot issues with SQL Server. A typical Error Log file contain informational messages, warnings, critical events...
Fix Cannot open user default database. Login failed. Login failed for user SQL Server Error
In this article we will take a look at the steps which you need to follow when you receive “Cannot open user default database. Login failed. Login failed for user ‘UserName’. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 4064)“ SQL...
