The documentation cautions that cumulative updates (CU) could fail if a specific registry key isn’t updated after moving the master files, so I wanted to test this before I spent too much time configuring the server.
2025-03-12
Today Steve asks if you track the details of your table growth inside a database.
2025-03-07
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There may come a time when you want to or need to rename a database. In this tip we look at a couple different options.
2025-01-31
Learn how to quickly and efficiently attach multiple SQL Server databases using the undocumented DBCC CHECKPRIMARYFILE command. Automate the process with minimal effort, saving time and reducing errors.
2025-01-27
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Learn how to avoid common pitfalls when using T-SQL trigonometric functions in SQL Server.
2025-01-13
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Learn how to resolve access denied errors when attaching databases in SQL Server. This guide explores file permission settings, focusing on the differences between Windows and SQL logins, and provides a step-by-step solution to prevent common attachment issues.
2025-01-10
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Learn how to effectively attach and detach databases in SQL Server, exploring the differences between these methods and traditional backup and restore procedures. Streamline your database management tasks with clear, step-by-step instructions.
2024-12-30
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A 16-year old SQL Server bug that means 'forced plans' have the query plan hash in place of the expected query hash. Includes an explanation and discussion of the term 'morally equivalent plan'.
2024-12-27
This article shows how to attach an MDF with or without a log file.
2024-12-23
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2024-12-13
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