How to Use the Copy Database Wizard in SQL Server

In this article, we look at the features of the copy database wizard for moving objects from one SQL instance to another. We further look at restrictions and tips to get past them. A SQL Server instance comprises of several objects, and if you ever you need to move those objects from the given instance to another then manually transferring them will not be a wise thing to do. For transferring your SQL objects from one instance to another you should make use of the Copy Database Wizard....

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8 Key Limitations of Stretch Databases that You Must Always Keep in Mind

In this article, we look at stretch enabled tables that one should be aware of including key constraints Stretch Database is a SQL Server feature which allows users to migrate cold data securely and transparently to Azure cloud. Users can even pause these migrations during connection errors, which help in easier transfer of data. Stretch Database directly targets transactional databases containing a large amount of cold data, which is usually stored in multiple tables in a database....

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How to Fix “A Constraint Violation Occurred” Error when Installing SQL Server

This article addresses the installation error ‘A Constraint Violation Occurred’ and how users can solve it. This is among the most common problems witnessed by most people while installing SQL Server in Windows. Usually, this error occurs when the setup SQL Server Cluster creates a failover cluster manager with a network name resource which automatically leads to a fail. Programmers often find themselves caught up with an error which slows down their work speed. This violation is...

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