Exploring SQL Server Graph Databases

Hi friends. Welcome to a new article on SQLNetHub! In the technology field of database management, the emergence of NoSQL databases has prompted traditional relational models to adapt. SQL Server, a long-standing player in relational databases, has embraced this change by introducing Graph Database features. In this article, we’ll explore the interesting topic of SQL … Read more…

Unable to load DLL ‘Microsoft.Data.SqlClient.SNI.x86.dll’ – Error Launching SSMS 19

Hi friends, in this short article, we will be discussing about, how you can resolve the following issue that might occur under certain circumstances, when launching SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 19.x: Unable to load DLL ‘Microsoft.Data.SqlClient.SNI.x86.dll’   The Error Message The exact error message is the below:   Cannot connect to [instance name] —————————— … Read more…

SQL Server Database Backup and Recovery Guide

SQL Server database backup and recovery is a critical task for any database administrator. Having a reliable backup and recovery strategy in place, can help ensure that critical data is not lost and operations can resume as soon as possible in the event of a hardware failure, software issue, or other data loss event. In … Read more…

Advanced SQL Server Features and Techniques for Experienced DBAs

Hi friends, in this article, we’ll be discussing about certain advanced SQL Server features and techniques, that can help experienced DBAs, to tune the SQL Server data platform even more, in terms of performance, security and scalability. So, as an experienced SQL Server DBA, you are probably familiar with the fundamentals of SQL Server. There … Read more…

System.IO.FileLoadException: could not load file or assembly…

Hi friends, in this article, we will be discussing about, how to resolve the below error, when working with CLR assemblies in SQL Server: An error occurred in the Microsoft .NET Framework while trying to load assembly id… The server may be running out of resources, or the assembly may not be trusted. Run the … Read more…

The Database Engine system data directory in the registry is not valid

Hi friends, in this article, we will be discussing about the case where you might be updating or patching a SQL Server instance, and under certain circumstances you get the error message: The Database Engine system data directory in the registry is not valid.   The Error Message The exact error message in the above … Read more…

SQL Server 2022: What’s New – New and Enhanced Features (Course Preview)

Hi friends, it is with great pleasure, that we are announcing today our brand new course, titled: “SQL Server 2022: What’s New – New and Enhanced Features“. In this article, you can learn more about the course and what you can learn by attending the course.   Introduction – What is this course about? SQL … Read more…

Comparison of SQL Server Deployment Options on the Azure Cloud Platform

Hi friends, in this article, we will be performing a comparison of the SQL Server deployment options on the Azure cloud platform.   Overview of SQL Server Deployment Option on Azure When it comes to options for deploying SQL Server databases on the Azure cloud platform, there are many options that can cover all needs. … Read more…

An existing History Table cannot be specified with LEDGER=ON – How to Resolve

Hi friends, in this post, we will be discussing about the SQL Server 2022 error message: An existing History Table cannot be specified with LEDGER=ON.   What are Ledger Tables in SQL Server 2022? Ledger tables are special tables originally introduced in SQL Server 2022. They constitute a major part of the security enhancements in … Read more…

initerrlog: could not open error log file. Operating system error=3 … – How to Resolve It

Hi friends, this post, discusses about how you can resolve the following SQL Server-related error message: initerrlog: could not open error log file ”. Operating system error=3 (The system cannot find the path specified).   What does the above error message mean? The above error message, as it describes, means that SQL Server cannot find … Read more…

SQL Server Lifecycle Information – New Free Service

Hi friends! Today, we are pleased to announce a new free online service on SQLNetHub, titled “SQL Server Lifecycle Information“. By using the free service “SQL Server Lifecycle Information“, as the name implies, you can easily get useful SQL Server lifecycle information such as: release date, mainstream support end date and extended support end date. … Read more…