Chapter 15. Troubleshooting SQL Server

by Mark Spenik

IN THIS CHAPTER

  • SQL Error Messages

  • Using the Error Message Number to Resolve the Error

  • Deciphering the Error Log

  • Using the Event Viewer

  • Killing a Process

  • Viewing Detailed Process Activity

  • Using DBCC and Trace Statements to Troubleshoot

  • Troubleshooting Applications

  • Other Sources of Help and Information

  • Troubleshooting FAQ

So far, each chapter in this book has covered common problems and resolutions. This chapter steps back and focuses on how SQL Server alerts you to possible problems with databases, objects, or the server; how to find more information about the problem; how to fix the problem; and how to get help in determining and fixing your problem. Quite frequently DBAs are confronted with helping ...

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