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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
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
How to Check SQL Server Evaluation Version Expire Date ?
SQL Server Evaluation Edition is available free of cost. It’s a trial version & valid for limited time of period. The expiration date is always 180 days from the initial installation date. The following query will give you the expiration date of evaluation instance : SELECT @@SERVERNAME SERVERNAME, CREATE_DATE ‘INSTALALTIONDATE’, SERVERPROPERTY(‘EDITION’) ‘Version’, DATEADD(DD, 180, CREATE_DATE) … Continue reading
DMV-14 : Which Table has Max. rows & Size……..sys.dm_db_partition_stats
sys.dm_db_partition_stats DMV (Dynamic Management View), described by BOL as follows: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms187737.aspx Returns page and row-count information for every partition in the current database. This DMV gives useful information about rowcount, free & reserved space of each table in database. It can be used for analysis purpose while adding new indexes, doing index Maintenance or checking … Continue reading