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Database Snapshot failed due to disk space issue

Database snapshot is really a useful feature. As we know, Snapshot database file will keep increasing parallel to the DML operations on database. But if disk containing snapshot file run out of space then what will be the impact on new transactions, database & snapshot? Microsoft design snapshot in very well manner. If Snapshot failed … Continue reading

Cumulative Update – 9 for SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 2 Is Now Available !

The 9th cumulative update release for SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 2 is now available for download at the Microsoft Support site. Cumulative Update 9 contains all the hotfixes released since the initial release of SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2. Those who are facing severe issues with their environment, they can plan to test … Continue reading

Cumulative Update – 10 for SQL Server 2012 RTM Is Now Available !

The 10th cumulative update release for SQL Server 2012 RTM is now available. Cumulative Update 10 contains all the hotfixes released since the initial release of SQL Server 2012 RTM. Those who are facing severe issues with their environment, they can plan to test CU10 in test environment & then move to Production after satisfactory … Continue reading

DMV-15 : Pending I/O requests……..sys.dm_io_pending_io_requests

sys.dm_io_pending_io_requests DMV (Dynamic Management View), described by BOL as follows: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms188762.aspx Returns a row for each pending I/O request in SQL Server. It’s a very simple DMV used to see all pending I/O requests & there description. You can combine this DMV with DMF – sys.dm_io_virtual_file_stats to see I/O pending requests with database files. You … Continue reading

Cumulative Update – 13 for SQL Server 2008 SP3 Is Now Available !

The 13th cumulative update release for SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 3 is now available. Cumulative Update 13 contains all the hotfixes released since the initial release of SQL Server 2008 SP3. Those who are facing severe issues with their environment, they can plan to test CU13 in test environment & then move to Production … Continue reading

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