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SQL Server Blog Archives, by Peter Whyte (Database Administrator).
Includes: Database Admin, Management Studio (SSMS), Windows Admin, PowerShell, WSL, MSSQL Backups, Restores & more…

  • sqlcmd Examples (SQL Server)

    The sqlcmd utility allows you to execute Transact-SQL commands directly from the command line using ODBC, enabling SQL Server batch execution without the need for a GUI. This post contains sqlcmd examples to help you understand it more. sqlcmd is essential for running SQL queries, automating tasks, and…

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  • Changing Schemas in SQL Server

    This is a post on how-to on changing the schema of a table in SQL Server, moving it from one schema to another using the ALTER SCHEMA [tableName] TRANSFER SQL statement. During my time as a SQL Database Administrator, assisting with a task like this is a rare…

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  • Adding & Removing SQL Features via Command

    This post will guide you on how to add and remove features from SQL Server via the command line. The process includes checking installed features, installing a new feature (such as replication), and uninstalling a feature when no longer needed. The following areas will be covered within this…

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  • Install/Uninstall SQL Server via Command

    This is a post on installing SQL Server via command; I have a Windows Server 2016 Core running on a local Hyper-V test environment, and I’m installing SQL Server 2019, then uninstalling it. There’s 4 parts to this one;# Download a SQL Server ISO. # Mount the ISO…

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  • “Windows could not start the SQL Server”

    The “Windows could not start the SQL Server on 127.0.0.1” is a generic error message when the SQL Server service cannot start-up. Windows Event Viewer will give you the actual error, and from there you can troubleshoot the reason for failure. SQL Server 2019 evaluation period expired in…

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  • “Index was out of range” SQL Server Management Studio

    If you try to change the order of steps in an Agent Job within SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), you may encounter the error “Index was out of range. Must be non-negative and less than the size of the collection. Parameter name: index (mscorlib)“. This error can occur…

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  • Creating a Linked Server for a PostgreSQL Database

    This is a post on how to create a Linked Server to a PostgreSQL database. In my previous post, I created a Linked Server to another SQL Server instance. This time, it’s a link to a Postgres database. I recommend checking out my other post for pre-requisite information…

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  • Creating a Linked Server to SQL Server

    Linked Servers in SQL Server allow you to query external databases, such as remote SQL Server instances, Oracle, ODBC or MS Access databases. It provides easy query access to another database server for users, however it’s not the most efficient ways to do it. The following steps should…

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  • Database Growth Events in SQL Server

    When a database file reaches its maximum allocated size, a growth event is triggered to expand the file and allow for more data storage. The size of these growth events can be configured in the database options or by using the ALTER DATABASE statement, as demonstrated below. Properly…

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  • Setting Maximum Database File Sizes in SQL Server

    Configuring maximum database file sizes in SQL Server is often considered a safeguard or tactical measure rather than a primary strategy. Ideally, you want your databases to grow as needed, without arbitrary limits. However, there are situations where capping database sizes becomes a practical necessity. Why Set Maximum…

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