Tag Archives: sql server

SQL Server 2017 RC1 is Here

Posted on July 18, 2017 by way0utwest

And I’ve got it. Glenn Berry posted a a link to the MSDN blog and almost immediately a note that the link was still the CTP. I decided to fire up my Ubuntu install and check. No updates there, though … Continue reading →

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Database Mirroring Needs FQDNs

Posted on July 3, 2017 by way0utwest

A quick basic post, and one that I’ve forgotten. Since blogging is a good way to remind myself of things, here goes. I was testing Database Mirroring (DBM) recently for an upgrade situation. I’ve set up it up in the … Continue reading →

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SQL Server is Lagging a Bit

Posted on June 28, 2017 by way0utwest

I don’t expect this to last, or I hope it doesn’t, but SQL Server is lagging behind. I ran across a short piece on the SQL:2016 standards, and I know these standards aren’t necessarily an important consideration for most of us when choosing … Continue reading →

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Adding Performance Counters back for SQL Server

Posted on June 26, 2017 by way0utwest

I had a strange situation the other day, where a number of things went wrong with my instance. First, I lost permissions to detached databases. The SID was listed in the file permissions, but apparently unlinked to an account. Next, … Continue reading →

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