SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 3 Is Now Available !
Finally after a long waiting period, Microsoft release SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 3, Same is now available for download at the Microsoft Support site. SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 3 contains all the hotfixes released since the initial release of SQL Server 2008 R2 RTM. I suggest to test SQL Server 2008 … Continue reading
SQL Server Configuration Manager giving Error : The remote procedure call failed. 0x800706be
Issue : I am facing error “The remote procedure call failed. [0x800706be]” while trying to view SQL Services from SQL Server Configuration Manager. Steps I perform to resolve the issue, Seems to be a WMI error :- 1) If using Window Server 2008 & above, Run command from command prompt to verify WMI repository : … Continue reading
SQL Server Cluster LooksAlive and IsAlive Check
Windows Cluster Service use the “heartbeat” process to check whether each node is alive at both the OS level and SQL Server level. Heartbeat signals works on UDP. Microsoft Windows Cluster service perform 2 health checks to perform node & resource availability check. LooksAlive Health Check 1) LooksAlive is a quick lightweight health check 2) … Continue reading
Cumulative Update – 12 for SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 1 Is Now Available !
The 12th cumulative update release for SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 1 is now available for download at the Microsoft Support site. Cumulative Update 12 contains all the hotfixes released since the initial release of SQL Server 2012 SP1. Those who are facing severe issues with their environment, they can plan to test CU12 in … Continue reading
Cumulative Update – 2 for SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 2 Is Now Available !
The 2ndcumulative update release for SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 2 is now available for download at the Microsoft Support site. Cumulative Update 2 contains all the hotfixes released since the initial release of SQL Server 2012 SP2. Those who are facing severe issues with their environment, they can plan to test CU2 in test … Continue reading