Tag Archives: SQL Server 2012

Upgrading SQL Server using Availability Groups – Checklist

Posted on October 17, 2019 by thomasrushton

This is a checklist put together and followed for an upgrade of a pair of physical SQL Server 2012 servers which hosted a single availability group of several terabytes of data with minimal downtime. The availability group was configured with … Continue reading →

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The TImes, They Are A-Changing

Posted on March 10, 2016 by thomasrushton

No, not the song. Nor the reference in Watchmen. But the clocks. Y’know, that primitive thing where we have to put the clocks back an hour in the winter and push them forward an hour in the spring? That. What … Continue reading →

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SQL Server 2012 Silent Install problems

Posted on February 20, 2015 by thomasrushton

Just been working on a silent install script for SQL 2012, and had a few odd errors. Unfortunately, I don’t have direct access to the server, just to my notes from the install. Error: “‘<null or empty string>’ is not … Continue reading →

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SQL Server 2012 installation – Error while enabling Windows Feature NetFx3

Posted on December 3, 2014 by thomasrushton

Just a quickie, as I didn’t have the time to take screenshots. Installing SQL Server 2012 on a new Windows Server 2012 VM. Part-way through the installation, I got the following error message: TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Service Pack … Continue reading →

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SQL Saturday 194 Exeter Pre-Con – T-SQL and Internals

Posted on February 18, 2013 by thomasrushton

OK, Yes, it’s another post pimping a SQL Saturday 194 Exeter Pre-Con session. This time, a quick look at the Two Daves and their session on T-SQL and Internals. Now, I’ve not had the pleasure of attending a full day … Continue reading →

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SQL Saturday Pre-Con – Mission-Critical Data Platforms on Windows Server 2012

Posted on February 7, 2013 by thomasrushton

OK, my homework for SQL Saturday #194 (Exeter) has slowed somewhat. However, I would like to say a few words about this particular Pre-Con. Christian Bolton & Gavin Payne are just two of the really high-powered consultancy Coeo, a very … Continue reading →

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