MSSQL Tips: Tip #32 – Resolving SQL Server Master Data Services (MDS) Patching Errors

When you patch a server hosting the MDS Web Application with an SQL Server update and if you have not completed the upgrade sequence users may get this error in the MDS Web Application on client side.

Check out details in the following MSSQL Tip: “Resolving SQL Server Master Data Services (MDS) Patching Errors“.

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MSSQL Tips: Tip #31 – Install and configure multiple instances of Master Data Services MDS on the same server

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Find out how to install and configure multiple instances of Master Data Services MDS on the same server in my latest MSSQL Tip.

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MSSQL Tips: Tip #30 – SQL Server 2014 Master Data Services Assigning Administrator Permissions

SQL Server 2014 MDS has a limitation. There could be only one MDS Administrator.

In this tip we have provided some tips and the best practices on granting permissions in MDS.

Please read my latest MSSQL Tip: “SQL Server 2014 Master Data Services Assigning Administrator Permissions“.

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MSSQL Tips: Tip #29 – SQL Server Database Decommissioning Check List

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Different companies have various requirements and processes for database or database server decommissioning. In this tip we have provided steps that will help you decommission a database and make sure you have a good back-out plan (for example, in case there is a need to bring the database back online). We have also provided scripts that will help you identify dependencies in case there is a need to migrate the database instead of decommissioning.

You may already have a process documented, but this list will help you review most of the dependencies and make sure you are prepared for either a migration or decommissioning.

Please read my latest MSSQL Tip: “SQL Server Database Decommissioning Check List“.

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MSSQL Tips: Tip #28 – SQL Server Master Data Services (MDS) Versions

SQL Server Master Data Services (MDS) provides versioning for the MDS models, but what are they used for and what can we do with the versions?

Please read my latest MSSQL Tip: “SQL Server Master Data Services (MDS) Versions“.

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MSSQL Tips: Tip #27 – SQL Server Master Data Services (MDS) Database Restore Steps

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In some cases when you try to restore a Master Dats Services database you can get errors. To complete the restore you may need to perform additional steps.

Please read my latest MSSQL Tip: “SQL Server Master Data Services (MDS) Database Restore Steps“.

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Shrink database files and DBCC CheckDB

Shrinking database files is never a good idea. Read this article about alternative method on removing free space from the files: http://www.sqlskills.com/blogs/paul/why-you-should-not-shrink-your-data-files/.

In rare occasion when you decide to do this make sure you run DBCC CHECKDB after shrinking the file. You may encounter allocation errors:

CHECKDB found 1 allocation errors and 0 consistency errors in database…

Some of these errors could be fixed by running table or index rebuild command:

ALTER TABLE dbo.Test_1 REBUILD;

 

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MSSQL Tips: Tip #26 – Export Data from IBM DB2 iSeries to SQL Server

Steps to install a data source driver and to configure an ODBC connection to the IBM DB2 for i (iSeries). Also an example of SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) package that exports data from the iSeries to a SQL Server database.

Please read my latest MSSQL Tip: “Export Data from IBM DB2 iSeries to SQL Server“.

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MSSQL Tips: Tip #24 – SQL Server 2016 Query Store Queries

What are some practical applications of using the Query Store? What queries can be run against the Query Store? What sort of questions can I get answered?

Please read my latest MSSQL Tip: “SQL Server 2016 Query Store Queries“.

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