Need help fast - SQL logs taking up all my HDD space
I have realized today that we have not been backing up our SQL server correctly. We have only been doing full backups daily. Now the server is running extremely low on space due tot he transaction log...
View ArticleSQL server 2012 VM performance tunning
hi guysWe use MS CRM 2011 and our SQL server 2012 VM running max out of it. I have already assigned 8 virtual processors and 32 GB of ram. I see cray usage of memory and CPU when I monitor it. CRM use...
View ArticleHow do I pretty up SSRS?
I think I already know the answer, but I wanted to ask here.We have a default/simple bare-bones instance of SSRS installed (see attached example picture). We've been really enjoying how powerful SSRS...
View ArticleSQL Test Server Problem...
Hey guysI'll start by saying I am no expert when it comes to SQL! I thought this would be quite straightforward though!We have a few applications which use SQL databases, and our current DB server is...
View ArticleSQL Report to show priority and also display SLA based on priority2
I need the experts to help with sql report that can show the priority and the number of call log per priority in a month.For example;High Medium Low200 500 150or Priority CountHigh 200Medium 500Low...
View ArticleSpiceworks linked server problem
HiI have createde a linked server on my SQL 2014 server. I can see all the tables and also Query data from some of them.But i get an error on some of the tablse when trying to Query.OLE DB provider...
View ArticleSynchronize Access 97 database with SQL express
So I have a proprietary app that requires the use of an Access 97 database. (Yeah, I know...) I want to have this data replicated in a SQL database so I can get at the data more easily for other...
View ArticleThe greatest gift of all - a SQL Server setup?
So you've gotten a job offer, you accept, you get into work and they have this SQL Server that no one told you about. And you've never worked with SQL Server before. Or maybe, your boss finally decides...
View ArticleDoes a Hyper-V VM running SQL 2014 Standard Edition support Hot Add Memory?
According to this article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956893This was the case with SQL 2012 Standard Edition when running in a Hyper-V VM:Q7: Is Hyper-V Dynamic Memory supported for SQL...
View ArticleDatabase stuck in "In Recovery"
Folks, What would cause a user DB to take roughly 2 hrs to recover from "In Recovery" as shown on MS Sql Server Management Studio?Machine runs MS SQL Server 2008 R2user DB size is 68 GB. Recovery Model...
View ArticleImport CSV file that contains phone numbers into SQL DB
I'd like to import a CSV file into a SQL DB, however the CSV file includes phone numbers and the leading zero is being removed when I import. Does anyone know how to keep the leading zeros intact?
View ArticleUsing Indicators on Dates in SQL Server Report Builder 3.0
HiCan anyone help me??I'm trying to write a report which uses the Indicators on SQL Server Report Builder or Visual Studio 2008.It's seems such a simple concept, however, I'm stumped.I have a column of...
View ArticleUnion select lists do not match
Hello Gurus,I'm hoping someone can help me overcome this error. I an a sql union query where i get the message above. I know what's causing it but i don't know a way to fix it. my problem is with...
View ArticleSQL 2008 R2 maintenance plan problems
Greetings! I am by no means a DB admin but I do what I have to do! I have created a very basic maint. plan for a 5GB database. Integrity check, update stats, reorg database, and cleanup history....
View ArticleLinked server to Spiceworks I/O error in scheduled job
HiI have a linked server SPICEWORKSLINK and i can fine Query data from the tables in Spiceworks.I have created a scheduled job to insert all closed ticket into a table in a DWH. This also Works fine.I...
View ArticleSQL SysAdmin disabled, only other account has public...
Hi guys,Here goes!So, we have a SQL Server 2012 instance on a Server 2008 R2 box running Microsoft DPM. The previous sysadmin left and his user account is in the DB users list with explicit db_owner...
View ArticleSQL 2012 Partitions and Raid
I know there has been a lot of topic on this and I have read a lot of it but I still haven't found the answer I'm looking for.background: I'm task with building a solarwinds server/db.hardware: I'm...
View ArticleSQL 2014 License Question
Later this year I'm upgrading my SQL server from SQL 2005 to SQL 2014. Ideally I'd like to be able to go all the way up to 2014, but one of my developers let me know that may not be an option due to...
View Articlecount percentage with get date for current date
select Grade, count(*) * 100.0 / (select count(*) from Inspection) from Inspection group by Grade; the other column I have is Date_time I would like to get all the Grade data from current date. thanks
View ArticleInstalling SSRS 2008 on a SQL Server 2012 Instance
Long story short, the proprietary system we use here at work currently on works with the Reporting Services from SQL Server 2008 R2. However, the company wants us to have SQL Server 2012 installed as...
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