What if the last successful restore was completed in NORECOVERY, then you discover the final differential backup is corrupted… The database is in norecovery mode. How can I made database operational? (Norecovery to recovery)
Thx!!!!
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SQL Server backup restore
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FindSQLInstalls.vbs
Hi,
We are in the middle of patching our SQL 2008 and SQL 2005 server with sp3 and sp4 respectively. However on some of the SQL 2005 and SQL 2008 servers, I get error messages about missing .msi or .msp files. After searching through the web I found a Microsoft solution (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969052#Script), which recommends running "FindSQLInstalls.vbs" script to identify all the missing files.
I ran the script on one of our test servers and it generated an output, which I can look through to copy missing files to the windows installer directory.
What I am not sure about is, does this VB script automatically try to copy the files from the source if it's still available, or just logs the info in the output log file and we have to manually copy the files?
I don't want the vb script to automatically copy the files from source. I would want to do that manually if I can.
From the MS article I could not gather if this is the case. I would appreciate if someone can answer my question
regards
rk
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Should I ever use MAXSIZE = UNLIMITED on the LOG file?
Should I ever use MAXSIZE = UNLIMITED on the LOG file?
Mr Shaw
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SQL services SQL Server 2012 clustering aware
Hi,
in order to plan and implement a SQL Server 2012 clustering, I need to know if SSAS Tabular service and SSRS are cluster-aware. I remember that SSRS is not cluster-aware service.
Is there a paper about planning a SQL Server 2012 clustering?
Many thanks
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LOG FILE ..... MAX_SIZE
If I create a database and set the log file max_size to 100mb what will happen when this is reached?
Mr Shaw
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SQL Server 2005 Upgrade Compatibility Issues
I am trying upgrade SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition 64 bit SP4 to "SQL Server 2005 ENTERPRISE edition 64 bit SP4" on WINDOWS 2008 R2 64 bit server and I keep getting the "This program has compatibility issues" message with
Program: Visual Studio
Publisher: Microsoft
Location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe
and other similar errors.
What I found on the Microsoft site is this
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/960320?wa=wsignin1.0
but this is for SP3. I am installing SP4. Does it stil apply ?. Is there any other way to get around this problem ?
Thanks.
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Primary data file size
If I will be storing all data in specific file groups what is the smallest size the primary data file can be set to?
Mr Shaw
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Upgrade Standard to Enterprise both 2008 R2 on a mirrored pair.
Upgrade Standard to Enterprise both 2008 R2 on a mirrored pair.
Hello, I've attempted to find a good article on upgrading the edition of SQL Server with mirrored instances. I had planned to break the mirror and take care of each side starting with my passive side. But, I thought to check if there is a better way.
Thanks!
RFDZ12
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Installing a 32-bit and a 64-bit instance of SQL Server 2008 R2
I am setting up a new server and have discovered that one of the applications we are installing will only run on a 32-bit instance of SQL Server. So, my plan is to install both a 64-bit and a 32-bit instance of SQL Server 2008 R2 and have one question regarding best practices. Should I install two separate named instances (e.g. SQL64 and SQL32) or should I install a default instance of the 64-bit version and then a named version of the 32-bit version. Does it make a difference either way?
Thanks in advance.
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SQL Server 2008 R2 Directory and Drive Recommendations
This is probably a simple question for the SQL Server veterans, but am a bit confused about directories. I have searched all over, and there is very little information about optimizing this, unless you have an unlimited number of drives (I don't). I read that it is best to split the log files and data files between two drives.
1) Since I only have two 15K drives, where should Temp DB go for best performance, on the drive with the log files or data files? I'm thinking probably the data drive. I do have a third drive, but it only a 7200 rpm drive, versus 15K for the other two, so probably too slow.
2) Should the Temp DB Log file go on the Log file drive?
3) While I am splitting data and log files, is there a preference for drives for the System Database directory? This is just used for access control, and is not very big, right?
4) Any suggestions for directory naming conventions when splitting drives? E:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL10_50.MSSQL_SERVER\MSSQL\Data seems a bit clumsy and long.
Thanks.
Michael
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Why size of bak file grows radically when doing backup
I have SQL Server 2012 and doing backups several times in day. Everytime I make backup, size of bak file grows even changes has been very small since last backup. Bak file size have growed so fast that hard drive capacity has been reached.
Why? What information is added to the bak file? Is it backuping every single transaction?
How to optimize so that bak file consist only the current status of tables and contents?
Kenny_I
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Cannot Start SQLEXPRESS when it runs as NT Authority\NetworkService
I have successfully installed an instance of SQL Express Database on the Windows Server 2008, and I'm trying to start the service logging on as NT Authority\NetworkService but it won't start, but the service will start if run as NT Authority\System or NT Authority\Local, what could be the problem, I have tried to re-install the SQL Server, but still the same issue.
Please Help
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Is Microsoft supporting SQL Server 2008 R2 on a Windows 2012 cluster?
Hi All,
We have a number of applications that are using SQL server 2008 R2 standard Edition. I want to migrate the databases to a SQL server 2008 R2 cluster. Migrating the databases to SQL server 2012 is not an option. Most applications do not support SQL server 2012.
Do I have to install SQL Server 2008 R2 on a Windows Server 2008 R2 cluster? Is it possible to install SQL Server 2008 R2 on a Windows 2012 cluster? Does Microsoft support installing SQL server 2008 R2 on a Windows server 2012 cluster? Will I be able to use some of the new functionality that Windows 2012 server offers?
Best regards,
Erik
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SQL 2008 Enterprise - ADD SECOND NODE CLUSTER on Windows 2008
Hi all,
thanks for your help in advantage.
Now i'm installing one cluster sql 2008 enterprise from one slipstream cd with service pack1.
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (SP1) - 10.0.2531.0 (X64) Mar 29 2009 10:11:52 Copyright (c) 1988-2008 Microsoft Corporation Enterprise Edition (64-bit) on Windows NT 6.0 <X64> (Build 6002: Service Pack 2)
But when i install the seconde node. i've the following error:
TITLE: Add a Failover Cluster Node
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There are validation errors on this page. Click OK to close this dialog box. Review errors at the bottom Setup page, then provide valid parameters or click Help for more information.
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BUTTONS:
OK
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The credentials you provied for the SQL Server Agent are invalid. To Continue, provide a valid account and password for the Sql Server Agent Services.
The specified credentials for the SQL Server Services are not valid. To Continue, provide a valid account and password for the Sql Server Services.
The credentials you provied for the Analys Services are invalid. To Continue, provide a valid account and password for the Analys Services Services.
Reading the details.txt i see the following error:
2009-07-27 13.10.53 Slp: Sco.User.LookupADEntry - Attempting to find user account svcluster@lan.w2k
2009-07-27 13.10.53 Slp: Sco: Attempting to check if container 'WinNT://IMIWB0020,computer' of user account exists
2009-07-27 13.10.53 Slp: Sco: User svcluster@lan.w2k wasn't located
2009-07-27 13.10.53 Slp: Sco: User svcluster@lan.w2k doesn't exist
2009-07-27 13.10.53 Slp: UserSecurity.ValidateCredentials -- user validation failed
2009-07-27 13.10.53 SQLEngine: : AddNode : Validating whether domain groups and accounts are identical across nodes ...
2009-07-27 13.10.53 Slp: Sco: Attempting to get account sid for user account svcluster@lan.w2k
2009-07-27 13.10.53 Slp: Sco: Attempting to get sid for user account svcluster@lan.w2k
Any ideas?
Matteo D'Andrea
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What is the difference between Text filegroup and Filegroup?
What is the difference between Text filegroup and Filegroup?
Mr Shaw
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SQL Server 2008 R2 Express Installation issue (32 bit vs 64 bit)
I downloaded the file "SQLEXPRADV_x64_ENU.exe" form the following site:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/details.aspx?id=26729
I was hoping to download the 64 bit edition of SQL Server 2008 R2 onto my computer. When I opened it up I quickly realized I had downloaded the 32 bit edition instead. So, I un-installed SQL Server, downloaded "SQLEXPRADV_x64_ENU.exe" again (thinking I must have downloaded the wrong one accidentally the first time), and re-installed. Again, I find that I have installed the 32 bit version of SQL Server onto my computer (I can't restore databases that were created in 64 bit edition into the database, also when I run the following query "select serverproperty('Edition'), I get the following result... "Express Edition". For the 64 bit version I am used to seeing "Express Edition (64 bit)". I am sure the solution is obvious, however, I cannot seem to figure it out.
Any help is appreciated,
Thanks!
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the setting 'pid' is not allowed when the value of setting 'action' is 'repair'
Hi all,
I got a user running parallel desktop (windows 7 sp1) on a mac. I installed sql ssms 2012 w/ sp1 and all we well until yesterday when his Apple side decided to do some god awful update. After the update, ssms won't open up. when you double click on it, it doesn't do anything, doesn't show up in process monitor.
worse, I can't even see the uninstall option in Programs and Features but the folders and registry are present.
I have tried to do a repair but I ended up with this error:
the setting 'pid' is not allowed when the value of setting 'action' is 'repair'
error code 0x84b40005
has anyone see this, if so can you please provide a fix?
Thanks,
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Should Cumulative Updates be installed onto a brand new SQL Server?
I am just looking for some opinions on whether or not I should install Cumulative Update 5 for SQL Server 2008 R2 (with SP2) or not. It would seem that Microsoft warns against installing what they consider a "hotfix" unless one is actually experiencing a problem. Well, I am setting up a new server so have no way of knowing (yet) whether I might experience any of the listed issues or not.
Is there a best practice as to whether or not to install Cumulative Updates on a brand new server?
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Installing a 2nd Instance of SQL Server 2008 R2 and Feature Selection
I just completed installing a default 64-bit instance of SQL Server 2008 R2. Now I need to install a 32-bit instance as well because we have one vendor that does not support 64-bit versions.
When I installed the default instance I chose the following features. Database Engine Services, Client Tools Connectivity, SQL Server Books Online, and both the basic and complete management tools.
I know that the 2nd instance needs to be installed in it's own folder but I have two questions.
1. When I choose features for the 2nd instance do I need to reinstall the "Shared" features as well? Or will the shared features installed with the 64-bit instance work with the 32-bit instance as well. (This would include the Client Tools Connectivity, SQL Server Books Online and the basic and complete management tools).
2. Is it advisable to create all new data folders for the 2nd instance? I think I want separate folders for the user database directory, the user log directory and the backup directory but was wondering if it was ok to share the Temp DB and Temp Log directories?
Thanks in advance.
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How to Upgrade From Evalution to Licensed Edition 2012. Do I need to uninstall Evaluation Edition?
I am currently on the Evaluation Edition of 2012. The evaluation period hasn't ended, but we are ready to go the licensed edition. We have the install that has the product key. So I started the setup.exe and went through the typical steps but got an error
on the Instance Configuration step. Right now, the Evaluation Edition is on the default instance (MSSQLSERVER). My thought was that I can just install the licensed version over this. But maybe not. Do I need to uninstall the Evaluation Edition before I can
install the licensed version?
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