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SQL Server 2014 (major build version 12.0.xxxx). Please also tag sql-server.

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Mystery Backup Database Job

The mystery backups just show a long alpha-numeric string in curly brackets. Anybody know what this is? This might be a 3rd party software using Volume Shadow Service (VSS) backup . I would l …
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What does it mean when a table is listed with fragmentation?

Dont try to reinvent the wheel as there is a cost to reinventing it. Use Ola's maintenance scripts - they are tested well enough and follow best practice. You can even use LockTimeout in Ola's soluti …
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Problem with Script to Synchronize Login on AlwaysON

I would suggest using dbatools - Sync-DbaAvailabilityGroup with -Exclude <-- exclude the settings that you dont need to sync. Honestly, you should sync all e.g. sp_configure, logins, jobs, etc
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Need to move backup folder

For backup folder : If you mean the default backup folder as configurable in server properties --> database settings You can easily change that location to the one you want. If your SSD has only …
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Updating dbi_dbccLastKnownGood

I agree with Martin on running CHECKDB to make sure that you do not have corruption. Relying on dbi_dbccLastKnownGood does not tell you the full truth if DBCC CHECKDB was ran clean on the database. Fo …
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clustered index got disabled suddenly

clustered index got disabled suddenly You have to rebuild it to access the base table. then Data in the table still exists, but will not be accessible for anything other than Drop or REBUILD …
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Migrate SQL Server from 2012 to 2014 (11 to 12)

I have just installed SQL Server Management studio 2014 SSMS wont install database engine. Its just a GUI to connect to SQL Server. You can check the SQL Server version using below T-SQL : SELEC …
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SQL Server Agent maintains thousands of sleeping connections

KB 3034297 - Cumulative Update 6 for SQL Server 2014 describes the issue that you are encountering and is fixed in SQL Server 2014 CU6 When you turn on SQL Server Managed Backup in Microsoft SQL S …
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Database Files through Linked Servers

Powershell is the way. And it make it easier, just install dbatools on one of your admin servers and use get-dbadiskspace Get-DbaDiskSpace -ComputerName server1, server2, server3 -Unit GB if you …
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MDF file size and performance

Does a very large MDF file negatively impact latency? If so what is the appropriate size? Only the size of MDF does not impact IO latency. Latency is related to your disk IO subsystem, its config …
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What does "Drop Connections" and "Update Statistics" in the "Detach Database" dialog do?

Supplementing to the current answer... Detach database will leave you without any backup. If for some reason, you cannot attach database, you will end up with a detached copy of mdf and ldf. A best …
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Can I limit SQL server one database resources

Since you are using Developer Edition (and is cheap as compared Standard or Enterprise), you are better off installing another instance with 5GB Max Memory. Put the databases that you need less memory …
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Database Backup Drive Occupancy

You have options Move away the backup files to a network share or a central backup server. Based on your company's retention policy, the backup can be archived to tape or just deleted (Caution !). …
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Why does a Columnstore index build often wait on SLEEP_TASK?

To help the global dictionary be a better reflection of the data in the entire table, the column store index build process has been changed in SQL Server 2014. It now first kicks off on a single thr …
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Is a weekly rebuild of indexes a good idea?

Dont just blindly go for rebuilding all the indexes. There is a much intelligent way of doing it. (hint: SQL Server Index and Statistics Maintenance by Ola hallengren) This is an official guideline fr …
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