SQL Server 2014 SP2 - What should be the sequence to apply SP3, CU & Security...
Hi,I have SQL Server 2014 SP2. I need to apply SP3, CUs & Security patches to it. What should be the sequence? Is the below correct sequence: 1) Apply SP3, 2) Apply CU3 3) Apply 4505422 Security...
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WmiPrvSE.exe using files to upgrade SQL server Cumulative Update.
I am DBA of SQL Server 2014 Enterprise SP2. SQL server is installed on Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard that is virtual server.I got this warning message as below during 'Check File in Use' process when...
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Check FIle in Use of upgrading SQL server Cumulative Update
I am DBA of SQL Server 2014 Enterprise SP2. SQL server is installed on Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard that is virtual server.I got this warning message as below during 'Check File in Use' process when...
View ArticleSQL Server with SSIS and SSAS in-place upgrade form 2016 to 2017
We are doing an in-place upgrade of SQL Server 2016 with SSIS & SSAS to SQL Server 2017.Microsoft documentation shows the process. SQL Server part pretty straight forward but I got few questions...
View ArticleInstall sql browser service
One of our admins accidentally deleted it from Windows Server's Programs and Features menu. I can't seem to find it listed anywhere when I rerun setup. I installed Client Tools from the installation...
View ArticleSQL on Linux on RAW partitions?
Almost no one used raw partitions on Win for SQL storage as it was discouraged by MS, but is Linux different? Is it even possible in SQL on Linux?FYI: SQL supported (supports??) raw partitions on...
View ArticleSQL Network Speed reduced ocasionally
Hi All,Urgently need advice on a network speed limitation in a domain network environment.I have a brand new server installation running MS Windows Server 19. The third party software VMaster using the...
View ArticleSQL Server 2012 Consolidation and Rationalization
Hello There, Kindly advise me pointer and useful inputs, views to consider on the SQL Server 2012 consolidation and Rationalization. In our environment there are 40 SQL Server Instances running....
View ArticleHow to change default installtion path for configuration file?
As title, do you have any idea for changing default installation path for configuration file?The default path is C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\110\Setup...
View Articleremove app server with db on dedicated SQL
Hi,I am going to remove an app server that has DB on dedicated (shared with others DBs) SQL server.So my plan is :1. Remove app server.2. In visual studio of SQL server right click\delete the DB of...
View ArticleNot able to apply SQL Server 2012 patch - SP4
We tried applying SQL Server 2012 SP4 + Hot fix patch on 2012 SP3 SQL Server. But it didnt allow us to complete the wizard. Error came up in the select features as "There are no sql server instances or...
View ArticleError in SQL Agent Logs
We have a number of servers/instances running 2016. One of the instances has an issue with SQL Agent jobs, such that for every job history record, there is an error in the error log:[298] SQLServer...
View ArticleRecent Upgrade from SSMS 2008 R2 to SSMS 2014
I recently upgraded from SSMS 2008 R2, to SSMS 2014. I downloaded the SP3 update for 2008, and ran the install. I think install 2014, utlizing the upgrade option.The upgrade appeared to work, and DB...
View ArticlePatching Requirements/Best Practice before Major Version/SP Upgrade
I have a specific scenario to ask questions; however, my goal to identify the general requirement or best practice when upgrading major version or service pack. We want to upgrade SQL Server 2016 SP1...
View ArticleLegacy tool can't connect to newer version of SQL server, what are the...
We are trying to upgrade our SQL Server from 2012 to the SQL Server 2017, the main problem we are facing is one of the legacy reporting tools can't connect to SQL Server 2014 or higher. Long story...
View ArticleNetworking or Speed Difference between Windows Authentication and SQL Serve...
We merged with another company; both sides have their own SQL Servers in different locations and data centers.Before the Domain Trust was in place, people from both sides were accessing to other side's...
View ArticleCan I install SQL Server 2017 dev edition as the default instance, even...
Hello,I have one of the full versions of SQL Server 2014 installed (not sure how to tell exactly which, but definitely a paid one), and want to upgrade to a newer version. I'm a developer, so am...
View ArticleInstances
I have been working with SQL for years as a program. Until my most recent job ALL databases on server I had seen were in one instance. At my current job each database is in it's own instance.In all...
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How to automate actions based Cluster Validation Test results?
In windows clustering you can run a "Cluster Validation Report" either from the Cluster Administration Console or from PowerShell using Test-Cluster. However, the output is an .htm file, which isn't...
View Articleproblems connecting?
HeyToday I startet having problems connecting to my SQL Server on a linux instance from SSMSIt trows this error:"A connection was successfully established with the server, but then an error occurred...
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