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How are Database synced to Another Database for development and testinf purpose?
We have a Database server on Azure Cloud. Now as we are implementing BI tools for reporting purpose , they ask for the SQL server login details so they can use the data there . I want the main database...
View ArticleWhy cant I drop index error says attempting to set a non-nullable column?
I have a table that is failing during DBCC checkdb. It shows I have a clustered index that is the culprit but it says I cannot delete it because I am attempting to set a non-nullable column to null....
View Articletrying to reclaim some disk space by truncating SQL Log files
Hi Spiceheads - hoping you can help.I'm running SQL Server 2016 and having a problem truncating logs to free up disk space.here is what I've done so far:1. right click database select Tasks and then...
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Follow Specific JOIN based on field value-Reporting
I would like to create a report where I show the Supplier Name of each of our purchased parts (Table1.ProductId). I thought the report would be simple, only needing two JOINs, but my clients are...
View ArticleMaintenance task to rebuild index fails--seems to clash with CEIP task
HiyaWhere using SQL 2016 and it looks like the person who installed accepted the default and installed the CEIP services.We have a bout 10 instances running on this server(box)I've just started at the...
View ArticleSQL Select Distinct question
Can't get my head around this one and I'm wondering if all the smart SQL guys out there can help me?I need to select opportunities from a table only if there is no quote with a 'TRUE' condition. Each...
View ArticleSlow performance SQL Express on specific drive
Hi Everyone,I have a small client with a Dell T110II that acts as DC/DNS/File Server/Database Server. Server specs are below. Files being served are fairly minimal - folder redirection and a few other...
View ArticleSQL users vs database users
I know that database users are only for accessing the specific assigned database. But if the database user does not exist in SQL user list, will the database user still be able to connect the database?...
View ArticleUseful script when requesting SQL Server help
SQL Server is a complex suite of software that has evolved dramatically over time. If you say "My SQL Server is doing X" it's highly likely someone is going to ask what version, edition and so forth...
View ArticleMS SQL server management studio getting disconnected every few minutes
Dear team I have attached the screenshot of the error i am facing , once i get this error I restart the MSSQL services then it will start workingI am working on my local systemi checked with my system...
View ArticleLooking for a form or front end solution to enter/edit data into SQL database
We are currently using QuickBase to enter transactions into a single table with a couple of simple lookup fields. This solution has worked for quite a while. However, we recently migrated our MIS from...
View ArticleBuilding New Database Server - Need Hardware Tips
Folks,What are your thoughts or which Dell Rack mountable Enterprise Server model would you recommend based from the following guideliness:RAID 10 . Do you have good experience with Enterprise SSD as...
View ArticleSQL 2017 freezing.
have a Windows 2016 brand new server. installed SQL server 2017. trying to do a restore from an old database file. SQL seems to hang up when doing a restore. Any ideas why?
View ArticleBest way to update SQL Server table from CSV nightly
We have a CSV file that gets updated automatically. What is the best way to take that data and update the contents of a Sql table nightly with the new data?
View ArticleSQL DB filling up every morning
Hi folks,I have a bit of a strange problem. Every morning for a week our MS dynamics CRM DB MDF file is expanding and filling the data disk.Our CRM support company can't see anything within CRM or our...
View ArticlePower BI Upload to SQL Reporting Services 2016
Hi,We have SQL Reporting Services 2016 and create SSRS reports, which are published to the report server. I have started to use Power BI Desktop (free), is it possible to upload the power bi reports...
View ArticleSQL Server - Log file not shrinking in AlwaysOn group
We have three-node AO group in SQL Server. Primary node, one secondary node in Sync mode and another secondary node in Async mode.Main Database on Primary node, log file-size is 434GB, Used 99.91%. Log...
View ArticleSQL Server Security Best Practices
SQL Server is designed to be a secure database platform, but using the default settings leaves security gaps in the system. Moreover, SQL Server has many security features you should configure...
View ArticleInstalling a new Server 2012 over a Server 2008 running SQL 2012 Enterprise
We are currently running SQL 2012 R2 on a Server 2008 and we need to upgrade the OS to Server 2012. In a test environment we tried to do an in-place upgrade, but we could not get the server to run MS...
View ArticleGetting Distinct Information from SQL Data
Hi SQL friends!Another query I can'tquiteget my head around! Bear with me whilst I attempt to explain...Within our client data we have email addresses recorded for client communications. if a client...
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