DBCC FLUSHAUTHCACHE is a database console command (DBCC) in Microsoft SQL Server that can be used to clear the server-level authentication cache. Clearing the authentication cache can be useful for ensuring that changes to the authentication configuration or permissions are applied immediately, or for troubleshooting issues with authentication. To use DBCC FLUSHAUTHCACHE, you do not need to specify any options …
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Wait statistics, in the context of SQL Server, refer to the amount of time that a query spends waiting to access data in the database. When a client application requests data from the database, the request is placed in a queue and the client application must wait for its turn to access the data. The time that the query spends …
Managing a SQL Server environment extends beyond routine maintenance. It demands a proactive strategy for optimal performance and reliability. A pivotal element of this approach is the thorough SQL Server Health Assessment, focusing on monitoring and alerting for specific errors and severity levels. Understanding the Need for Alerts Alerts for severity levels 19 to 25 and errors 823, 824, and …
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Today Microsoft released a new update for SQL Server. SQL Server 2022 CU10 for 2022 (16.0.4095.4 – November 2023) CU8 + GDR (16.0.4080.1 – October 2023) 2023-11-16 Here are the latest updates for each version of SQL Server. SQL Server 2008 R2 RTM Download links: SP3 (10.50.6000.34 – September 2014) SP2 (10.50.4000.0 – July 2012)None SQL Server 2022 RTM Download links: NoneCU10 …
The SA (System Administrator) account is a predefined account in SQL Server that has full control over the database server. By default, the SA account is disabled and is not associated with a login. However, if the SA account is enabled and given a password, it can be used to connect to the database server and perform any task. There …
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