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Fastest way to shrink database log files

If the database can do with just a simple backup/recovery model, then… Change database from “Full” recovery model to “Simple” recovery model (Database Properties -> Options) Shrink database log file (Tasks -> Shrink -> Files -> Shrink Log Files)

Unable to see a list of job history

Issue: Unable to see a list of past job history. Only see the most recent. Default settings limits to last 1000 records overall and last 100 records per job. Fix: Make sure the Limit size of job history log is not enabled. Else you will not be able to see older jobs history. SQL Agent... » read more

Sysinternals

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/ The Sysinternals web site was created in 1996 by Mark Russinovich to host his advanced system utilities and technical information. Whether you’re an IT Pro or a developer, you’ll find Sysinternals utilities to help you manage, troubleshoot and diagnose your Windows systems and applications. RamMap – list of application taken up RAM memory.

Unable to Join Database to Availability Group

Issue: Unable to join restored database to Availability Group You can create an availability group using the New Availability Group wizard or using a series of transact-sql commands. A common failure can occur when attempting to create an availability group using either method. The error is as follows and is caused because the target primary... » read more

Windows Server Failover Cluster unavailable as Cluster Type

Issue: “Windows Server Failover Cluster” is not available as a Cluster Type option. Resolution: Make sure AlwaysOn has been setup on all nodes. Restart SQL Server services. If none of the above work, try to re-setup AlwaysOn. Remove node from AlwaysOn and then re-add node to AlwaysOn. Restart SQL Server services.

SQL Server RS.exe Utility

rs.exe SQL Server 2012 D:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\100\Tools\Binn SQL Server 2019 D:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services\Shared Tools\ Error: ‘rs’ is not recognized as an internal or external command Solution: Per MS’s site it’s anticipating this utility to be in “…\Microsoft SQL Server\###\Tools\Binn” so copy the rs files over to: D:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL... » read more