In this post we cover the T-SQL command used to restore the database from the backup URL The output shows the time taken to restore the database, a […]
A Nonrecoverable I/O error occurred – when restoring the database from a Cloud URL in SQL 2014
When restoring the database from a cloud URL there is a chance you will encounter the below error. Msg 3271, Level 16, State 1, Line 1 A nonrecoverable […]
administration / Azure / Database / MSSQL
Best practices for Cloud backups
Continuing our discussion on how to backup databases to the cloud here are a few official and unofficial best practices. Use unique filename; better yet add timestamps to […]
administration / Azure / Database / MSSQL
SQL 2014 Cloud Backups Part 5
With the credentials saved we are now ready to take a backup of the database. Below screenshot shows how to backup using the GUI or the script . […]
administration / Azure / Database / MSSQL
SQL 2014 Cloud Backups Part 4
Once the azure storage objects are created we need to configure a credential within SQL Server in order to allow SQL Server to securely access the cloud container. […]
Visual Studio crashes after loading toolbox
A quick post for an annoying problem that creeps up with Visual studio. I get this issue occasionally and it has to do with the TBD files used […]
administration / Azure / MSSQL
SQL 2014 Cloud Backups Part 2
Once the Blob Storage is created (consider blob storage to be cloud based USB Drive of almost infinite capacity) click the Manage access keys link at the bottom […]
administration / Azure / Database / MSSQL
SQL 2014 Cloud Backups Part 1
In this series of blog posts the focus is going to be on the MS SQL Server 2014 Cloud Backups feature. Most companies will be easily able to […]
administration / Azure / Database / MSSQL
SQL 2014 Cloud Backups Part 3
You should see the screen below Make sure you set the Access as Private to ensure that only those with the proper permissions have access. Once created you […]
Done with trainings for 2014!!!! Huge surprise waiting just around the corner
It’s been a whirl wind year!!! With trainings in almost every major city in India and having trained over 600 database professionals. This year we have added over […]