When working with SQL Server, it's essential to understand the different statuses a SPID (Server Process ID) can have. These statuses indicate the state of a session and help in diagnosing performance issues or und…
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As a SQL Server DBA, managing user access and permissions is crucial. Often, users belong to Active Directory (AD) groups that grant them access to the SQL Server instance. Knowing which users belong to which groups hel…
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While the SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) offers a graphical interface for configuring Database Mail, T-SQL provides detailed insights into the configuration through various system stored procedures and views. Here&…
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While attempting to attach a database on one of my test servers, I encountered an error. Recognizing the potential value in sharing solutions to common database issues, I've decided to document the steps to troubles…
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Slow running queries can drag down application performance and degrade user experience. As a DBA, it's important to monitor and optimize long running SQL statements. In this post, I'll demonstrate how to find que…
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The SQL Server Query Store is an incredibly useful feature for monitoring and troubleshooting query performance issues. One of the handiest aspects of the Query Store is the ability to easily retrieve execution plans an…
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