Summary

Many different types of errors—literally hundreds—can stand in the way of you and your data. Luckily, most errors/mistakes are not disasters and are easy to remedy. However, some errors/mistakes that happen are very serious. You need to be careful whenever you try to correct an error/mistake, as the error can multiply if you do not dig out the root of the problem. When you do make mistakes, as you definitely will, use them as learning experiences.

Tip

We prefer to document everything related to database errors, especially uncommon errors that we happen to stumble upon. A file of errors is an invaluable troubleshooting reference.

Note

Today's lesson provides you with a sample of some of the most common errors you might receive when using ...

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