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  • RE: Difference between Full backup and Copy-only full backup

    A copy-only full backup does not reset the differential base. That's the only difference.

    See - http://sqlinthewild.co.za/index.php/2011/03/08/full-backups-the-log-chain-and-the-copy_only-option/

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  • RE: copy system database files

    HanShi (7/8/2013)


    mJai (7/7/2013)


    I would like to have a backup of the SQL system databases (the files themselves) not the SQL backup.

    Why would you want a copy of the files...

    Gail Shaw
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  • RE: Create a data base on specific data file or log file

    The SQL Server service account needs full permission on the folder. Go to the folder, the the security settings and give the account that SQL is running under full permissions.

    Gail Shaw
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  • RE: Differential restore without full backup restore!!

    The in-built log shipping feature. As for docs, did you try Books Online?

    Gail Shaw
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  • RE: Differential restore without full backup restore!!

    S_Kumar_S (7/6/2013)


    but log shipping will require my database of ServerB to be in restoring mode always, isn't it?

    No. You can log ship to Standby mode, which allows you to...

    Gail Shaw
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  • RE: Shrink database goes to suspended

    Check what wait type the shrink process has. It's a SQL Server process, it'll show in the DMVs like any other running session and a suspended status just means that...

    Gail Shaw
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  • RE: Effect of Clustered Index on Non-Clustered Index

    Jeff Moden (7/6/2013)


    If there is no unique clustered index, then an 8 byte "uniquefier" is also added to the index.

    Not quite

    If there's no clustered index, the 8-byte RID is...

    Gail Shaw
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  • RE: Shrink database goes to suspended

    Suspended means it's waiting for something. Check what the shrink is waiting for.

    Gail Shaw
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  • RE: Can a strawberry query be done better?

    Jeff Moden (7/6/2013)


    For example, here's a classic case of why many people come to the erroneous conclusion that a recursive CTE that counts is lightning fast compared to many of...

    Gail Shaw
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  • RE: last insert date

    That information is not stored anywhere. If you need that, you need triggers on the tables, a trace, CDC, change tracking or maybe SQL Audit, depending on exactly what you...

    Gail Shaw
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  • RE: issue with tempdb

    Maybe scroll down to the section "TempDB location does not exist", which describes how to fix exactly the problem you have?

    Gail Shaw
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    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

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  • RE: SQL Low performance only in afternoons

    http://www.simple-talk.com/sql/performance/finding-the-causes-of-poor-performance-in-sql-server,-part-1/

    http://www.simple-talk.com/sql/performance/finding-the-causes-of-poor-performance-in-sql-server,-part-2/

    Gail Shaw
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  • RE: issue with tempdb

    Did you read the article I referenced?

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  • RE: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    Steve Jones - SSC Editor (7/5/2013)


    Hope everyone had a good Fourth.

    One report written, one report half written, one client reducing his hours, one wanting urgent project yesterday. Average day.

    Gail Shaw
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    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

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  • RE: issue with tempdb

    Steve Jones - SSC Editor (7/5/2013)


    Tempdb being broken doesn't prevent the instance from starting.

    Yes it does. If SQL cannot open and clear TempDB, the startup process will fail.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

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