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SQL Automate - A DBA's Time-Saving Toolkit

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SQLAutomate is a lightweight PowerShell tool that simplifies SQL Server deployment by automating both installation and post-installation configuration. Whether you're setting up one instance or dozens, this guide shows how to use SQLAutomate to save time and reduce manual work.

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Fixing "Login failed for user" error in SQL Server

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In this article, I am going to explain fixing a problem related login failure error with SQL Server. The Problem One of the common error in the SQL Server error log is "Login failed for user 'DomainName\ServerName$'. Reason: Could not find a login matching the name provided. [CLIENT: <local machine>]". Even though it says that […]

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Encoding NULL

What is returned from this code in SQL Server 2025?

SELECT BASE64_ENCODE(NULL)

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