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  • RE: Setting up log shipping for multiple databases

    jmaikido (12/5/2012)


    Hi Stephen,

    I have the exact same requirement whereby I have been given the task to LS multiple databases. approx. 25 @ this stage. (SQL2008R2) As I'm not one for...

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  • RE: Mirroring: revert principal database from snapshot

    F. Dwarf (12/5/2012)


    I have to run a script against a database, and my usual backout strategy would be to take a database snapshot and revert the database from it in...

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  • RE: move db files to another directory

    sqlfriends (12/5/2012)


    Thanks, but it seems detach and attach is easier and involves less steps to do.

    Do whatever you feel comfortable with, just know that in SQL server 2005 on ALTER...

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  • RE: move db files to another directory

    they both achieve the same result. Detaching removes the database from the system catalogs whereas offline doesn't.

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  • RE: Filegroup and number of files per FG questions - Redesign of 2 TB DB with 2,000+ batches per second

    Jeff Kelly-310227 (12/5/2012)


    Are there a recommended number of files per Filegroup –some mathematical formula to # of cores/etc…?

    We understand that typically multiple files are used to spread out the...

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  • RE: SQL Server index fragmentation is high after rebuilt

    Bhuvnesh (12/5/2012)


    with 0 or 100 fillfactor ..more space is required and IO also get affected)

    You cannot specify a fillfactor of 0 in the rebuild command, any attempt to do so...

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  • RE: Reduce size of BAK file after deleting database table records?

    craig.dixon (12/5/2012)


    Good Morning Leo,

    Thanks for the reply πŸ™‚ When taking the backups, in the overwrite media section, I have selected to "Back up to the existing media set" and the...

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  • RE: SQL Cluster question

    Mh-397891 (12/5/2012)


    1. Remove the SQL 2008R2 from Cluster1\Node1

    You don't need to retain any databases from here then??

    Mh-397891 (12/5/2012)


    2. Install SQL 2012 in Cluster1\Node1 along with SP1

    Why when you already have...

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  • RE: Failover Problem

    If the principal is down and you want to bring the mirror up you will need to force service using

    ALTER DATABASE mydb SET PARTNER FORCE_SERVICE_ALLOW_DATA_LOSS

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  • RE: ADD drive in sql cluster dependency

    you'll need to offline the SQL Server clustered service resource, then add the dependency, the bring the resource online.

    Ensure you add the stoarge to all required cluster nodes and add...

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  • RE: Disabled SQL Server Browser

    SQL Server browser is used to locate named instances of SQL Server on the host. Are you using any named instances on the server?

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  • RE: Upgrade from SQL Server 2005 Standard to Enterprise

    SQL Server 2005 Std to SQL Server 2012 Ent is a valid upgrade path, what is the service pack level of the SQL Server 2005 instance?

    This needs to be service...

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  • RE: Can we Upgrade from sql server enterprise edition 2k5 to sql server enterprise edition 2012?

    you can upgrade from SQL Server 2005 Ent edition directly to SQL Server 2012 Ent edition, but the SQL Server 2005 instance will need to be at service pack 4.

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  • RE: move db files to another directory

    Stopping sql server is a bit like using a sledge hammer to crack a nut. You only need to take the database offline as follows

    ALTER DATABASE mydb SET OFFLINE

    • Once offline,...

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  • RE: SQL Cluster question

    Mh-397891 (12/4/2012)


    We have a cluster named Cluster1 which is a single node cluster. It has SQL Server 2008R2 Enterprise edition installed on it.

    And we have another cluster Cluster2 which is...

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