SQL Server 2016 SP2 Cumulative Update #14
SQL Server 2016 SP2 Cumulative Update #14 is available, with 18 enhancements. The build number is 13.0.5830.85.
Category: SQL Server
SQL Server 2019 Cumulative Update #6
SQL Server 2019 Cumulative Update #6 is available, with 51 enhancements. The build number is 15.0.4053.23.
A reliable and flexible replacement for sp_MSforeachdb
Find out about the replacement I wrote for the undocumented, unsupported, and ill-advised system procedure, sp_MSforeachdb.
Troubleshooting Error 18456
Updated in 2020 with a few new entries, this is a fairly comprehensive list of the reasons behind various 18456 error messages.
SQL Server 2019 Cumulative Update #5
SQL Server 2019 Cumulative Update #5 is available, with 86 enhancements. The build number is 15.0.4043.16.
Keep relevant system_health data longer
See two ways you can make the relevant data in the system_health session last longer and not get drowned out by noise.
SQL Server 2016 SP2 Cumulative Update #13
SQL Server 2016 SP2 Cumulative Update #13 is available, with 29 enhancements. The build number is 13.0.5820.21.
Get to the system_health file target a little easier
Access the system_health file target without tedious string parsing gymnastics.
Index and Partition Space Usage – Part 3
This series shows how I determine the amount of data distributed across indexes, files, filegroups, and partitions.
Heaps, LOBs, and aggregates : A bad combination
Dig into an intermittent stack dump involving an aggregate query against a heap with a LOB column.
Bad Habits to Kick : Relying on undocumented behavior
Discover some undocumented or unsupported behavior you might not even realize you're relying on.
Happy Cinco de Mayo and Happy Taco Tuesday!
See a quick T-SQL script for determining how often Cinco de Mayo falls on Taco Tuesday.
Index and Partition Space Usage – Part 2
I continue a series where I dig into how data is distributed across indexes, files, and filegroups.
"0 to 60" : Switching to indirect checkpoints
I talk about a recent change where I started turning on indirect checkpoints across all user databases.
Removing the default trace – Part 3
I finish up my series on replacing the default trace with views to simplify consumption and a caveat about reports in SSMS.
File and Filegroup Space Usage – Part 1
See the stored procedure I wrote to help me put all file, filegroup, and index information in one place.
Removing the default trace – Part 2
I continue my series on replacing the default trace with a more efficient and more complete Extended Events session.
Illogical errors can be a factor of the plan
See a quick example where plan shape can cause errors that really shouldn't happen.
Changing a function's interface but staying backward compatible
In this tip, see ways you can change how a function is called without having to modify all calling code at the same time.
Attaching / restoring databases inside a container
Need to get data, log, or bak files into your container's file system? See how, with docker cp.
Removing the default trace – part 1
I start a series explaining how I evaluated the default trace and decided to replace it with a slimmer Extended Events session across all of production.