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  • Database cannot be opened, it is in the middle of a Restore

    If you encounter this error in SQL Server, it means the database is still in the RESTORING state, typically because:> A restore operation is still in progress. > A previous restore failed due to corruption or other issues. > The database is in NO RECOVERY mode and waiting…

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  • “Changing the Primary Domain DNS Name of this Computer Failed” – Server 2008 R2

    Within an AWS account I have a Windows Server 2016 Domain Controller, and I’m trying to join a Windows Server 2008 R2 to my Whyte.net Domain. I get this error: Changing the Primary Domain DNS name of this computer to “” failed. The name will remain “whyte.net”.The error…

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  • Resolving “Windows could not start the SQL Server”

    If you encounter the message “Windows could not start the SQL Server on 127.0.0.1”, it signifies a problem preventing the SQL Server service from starting properly. This error is broad and can stem from various causes. Diagnosing the Issue To uncover the root cause, we can check Windows…

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  • Resolving “Index was out of range” in SSMS

    This post is here to help if you’ve encountered the following error while performing a task in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS): Index was out of range. Must be non-negative and less than the size of the collection. Parameter name: index (mscorlib) In my experience, I’ve seen this…

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  • “Content from the website listed below is being blocked” on Windows Server

    When managing a Windows Server, you may encounter the message:“Content from the website listed below is being blocked by the Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration.” This occurs because Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration (IE ESC) is enabled by default on Windows Server to protect against malicious websites and…

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