Are you diversifying your DBA skillset? My recent job search made one thing clear: the database landscape is broader than just SQL Server and Oracle. More and more companies are seeking experience with open-source platforms like PostgreSQL and MySQL. While I’ve always focused on SQL Server, I recently deployed PostgreSQL for a project and Read More …
Have you ever received the dreaded error from SQL Server that the TempDB log file is full? Only to open SSMS and be greeted with a message that prevents you from connecting. Oh no.. my number one troubleshooting tool is not usable. Time to fire up a command prompt and connect via DAC, right? Well, Read More …
Recently, I was in a technical interview where the topic of running PowerShell at scale came up. Although I’ve worked with PowerShell for quite some time, I realized I’d grown comfortable with “my” environment. Script runtimes and long-running processes were not a significant concern. I’d encountered PowerShell jobs and parallel execution before, but never Read More …
We’ve all been there. Someone walks up and asks, “Is SQL Server having issues?” What’s your first move? For me, it starts with the SQL Server Error log. I zero in on the timeframe the requester mentioned and begin my investigation. Quick Review via SSMS For a fast, no frills check: Connect to the server Read More …
Hello, reader! Today, I’m going to walk you through a scenario that many DBAs encounter: accessing a SQL Server instance when you don’t have the SA password, and no login has SysAdmin privileges. Problem Have you ever inherited a SQL Server instance or been called in to troubleshoot, only to discover that no one has Read More …
