Read only access to a view
Hi,I am fairly new to SQL and databases in general and I've been asked to give an account read only access to a particular view in a table. It's a SQL 2012 server.Any help would be greatly appreciated!
View ArticleSQL server replacing disks question
Hi, on our database server we have a c drive (OS), D drive (databases), E drive (logs),The C drive is on a ssd raid1, D drive on Sata raid 1, E drive on ssd raid 1, so each drive has their own disks on...
View ArticleMilitary Time in Char field needs to be standard time in report?
I have a time field that is a CHAR value that I want to get normal time from. The format of the field is 01720 for 5:20pm how do I get that?
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Can't select the right SQL instance in a SQL 2008 R2 upgrade! Argh!
Hi folksSure hope you can help with this one. I'm running an upgrade from SQL 2005 (Version 9.4.5000) to SQL 2008 R2 Standard. When I get to the screen to select the correct instance to upgrade I can't...
View ArticleMS SQL Backups - how long should it take?
I have recently been handed responsibility of monitoring our MS SQL backups. I noticed that one took 23 seconds to complete, and had a bit of a look. This seems very short to me, but the file is 1Gb...
View ArticleSQL 2012 Always On Failback
Hi All,I'm trying to setup my first cluster of SQL 2012 in 2 different Windows 2012 R2 VM using the SQL Always On Feature.i have 2 database (first DB primary is the 1st server, 2nd DB primary is 2nd...
View ArticleSql Compression
I've had a look at switching compression on for my SQL backup jobs in our 2012 SQL server, and on one database, it compresses a 51GB backup down to 8GB. :-)However, there's got to be some caviat or...
View ArticleA moment to brag...
Not a SQL dba, but a long stretch, but I've dealt with data for awhile. Just spent most of yesterday rewriting a query we're using that was taking about 6-8 hours to run and got it down to about 4...
View ArticleSCCM - Custom Report Last seen
I'm trying to build a report to show all Serial numbers of machines, machine name, Top console user and when the machine last connected to the domain.I have the first 3 sorted and working but I don't...
View ArticleMS SQL 2012 AD Login Frustration
I have an MS SQL 2012 server that is configured for mixed authentication. Originally, a number of AD user logins were added directly and working. I wanted to make this a little easier to manage, so I...
View ArticleQuery success of a single SQL job?
I have a SQL 2008 R2 server that runs a few jobs each night. I have a PRTG dashboard that can query the DB and return results and display them "all pretty like." What I'd like to do is display the job...
View ArticleDBCC FREESESSIONCACHE Command
hiPlease can anyone explain the use of running DBCC FREESESSIONCACHE command..?how frequently one should run this command on the database and please also tell the pros and cons of this command.Thanks...
View ArticleSCCM SQL Server
We are wanting to bring up a SCCM server. We already have a server with SQL in place for our HelpDesk System. On the SQL Server, I should create a new "database" in SQL Manager for the SCCM correct?
View ArticleSQL Server 2014 Vendor
I need to purchase SQL Server 2014 for a new server with approx 15 CAL's. Anyone know a reliable vendor?
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Depricated installs of SQL server; how can I tell what's being used or not?
Ok, so the Domain Controller I inherited has all of the following installed: I'm sure these were used at some point before, but presently we have a newer SQL server and I'm fairly sure either none of...
View ArticleCU4 sccm and SQL update errors?
Hi All,environment: SCCM 2012R2 / SQL 2008R2Could someone please advise re solving the problem?Just followed all the steps to apply CU4 for ConfigManager/SQL but when it comes to updating SQL i’m...
View ArticleMigrate SQL 08 r2 cluster on win server 08 r2 cluster to SQL 14 on win Srv12 r2
Hi all;I have a task of migrating a Multi-node SQL 08 r2 cluster on win server 08 r2 cluster to a Multi-node SQL 14 on win Srv12 r2 using the same storage.Based on the research that I did so far, I...
View ArticleLooking for SQL Server 2008 with Service pack 3 included
I am trying to silent install SQL server 2008 with service pack 3 so that Windows 8 users can use it. However I have not found a file that includes both of the pieces. Has anyone done this before?...
View ArticleVirtualizing SQL
We are working on implementing a new ERP software that runs on Posgresql called Odoo or OpenERP. All of our operational and administrative departments will be using this software, Sales, Accounting,...
View ArticleSSRS on SQL 2008
With my new company I inherited a boss that is actually pretty decent at querying SQL. He has tasked me with installing SSRS on the SQL 2008 Server. I've never had any experience with SSRS. What do I...
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