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Microsoft SQL Server 2016 (SP3-GDR) - slow sp_pkeys system procedure

Hello, I have problem with sp_pkeys system procedure on Microsoft SQL Server 2016 (SP3-GDR) (KB5021129) - 13.0.6430.49.4. From few weeks time of execution is near 2 sec. Occurs on every table, every databases on this server. Are there known solutions…

SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
10,919 questions
asked 2023-09-22T05:55:17.1033333+00:00
Łukasz Glensk 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-09-23T12:22:07.0866667+00:00
Dan Guzman 7,621 Reputation points
0 answers

2023-09 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5030219)

2023-09 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5030219)unable to update

Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
5,949 questions
asked 2023-09-23T12:21:07.57+00:00
Rushikesh 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to stop another user's authentication prompts to approve sign in from coming to my phone

I setup a users outlook account up on a pc when doing so the MS authenticator app window popped up saying to "lets get you setup" I had to use my phone to do it and continue the sign in process and in doing so i used MY microsoft authenticator…

Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
3,953 questions
asked 2023-09-21T17:28:37.96+00:00
Leo 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-23T12:20:37.5966667+00:00
Dave Patrick 390.5K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

Problem with Key Distribution Center (KDC) - krbtgt

Hi Everyone, I found Event ID 37 on DC. Is some problem in AD02 ? The Key Distribution Center (KDC) encountered a ticket that did not contain information about the account that requested the ticket while processing a request for another ticket. This…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
10,564 questions
asked 2023-09-21T03:23:00.64+00:00
William.L 40 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-23T12:20:02.25+00:00
Dave Patrick 390.5K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

Should I take Windows server 2022 STD or Enterprise?

I am considering to buy an HPE DL560 G11 that specs follow by below CPU: Xeon Gold 20-core CPU (2ea) Memory: 128 GB SSD : HPE SSD 6 ~ 12 Gb/s Raid controller: smart Array p408i-a Network: 10 GB Base-T network card (2ea) ETC: Universal Media bay with 2…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
10,564 questions
asked 2023-09-21T13:13:22.0133333+00:00
AJIN USA 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-23T12:19:28.9933333+00:00
Dave Patrick 390.5K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

How do I add a Mac laptop to an Active Directory domain?

Please consult the detailed steps, how to operate

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,843 questions
asked 2023-09-20T07:41:05.1766667+00:00
Jiankang Chen 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-23T12:18:55.85+00:00
Dave Patrick 390.5K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

Windows server2012r2 dhcp server update

What steps do I need to take to migrate the DHCP server from Windows Server 2012 R2 to either Windows Server 2016 or 2019? I would prefer to do the migration online rather than offline.

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
10,564 questions
asked 2023-09-22T11:27:54.05+00:00
xin li 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-23T12:18:34.6+00:00
Dave Patrick 390.5K Reputation points MVP
3 answers

can you do an inplace upgrade of a FTP server running 2008 R2 to windows 2019

I have an old windows 2008 R2 server which is a FTP server, is it possible to cleanly do an inplace upgrade to windows 2019

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
10,564 questions
asked 2023-09-22T08:51:39.69+00:00
Will Austin 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-23T12:18:05.5066667+00:00
Dave Patrick 390.5K Reputation points MVP
2 answers

Active Directroy FRS-DFS SYSVOL MIGRATION

Hello All, I have 3 Windows 2012 R2 Domain controllers and one Windows 2008R2 Domain Controller, if i want to introduce Windows Server 2016 to my network, I will have to migrate FRS to DFS. I have already read the white…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,843 questions
asked 2023-09-21T13:40:51.4033333+00:00
Syed Khairuddin 60 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-23T12:17:44.3733333+00:00
Dave Patrick 390.5K Reputation points MVP
4 answers

Installing MS Visual C++ package version 11.0 in widnows server core 2019

I attempted to install the Microsoft Visual C++ package on Windows Server Core 2019 using silent mode. The installation process completed successfully. However, when I tried to install another application that required on Microsoft Visual C++ (version…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,970 questions
asked 2023-09-20T18:39:46.08+00:00
Abdelkj 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-23T12:17:10.4133333+00:00
Dave Patrick 390.5K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

I had to reinstall Authenticator & now a site I set up for 2-factor authentication isn't working so I can't get into the site.

I had to reinstall the Microsoft Authenticator app & now it won't communicate or send me the 6 digit code I need to log in to a website. HELP!

Windows Server Setup
Windows Server Setup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
217 questions
asked 2023-09-22T18:12:47.0666667+00:00
Denise Quinn-Allen 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-23T12:16:02.29+00:00
Dave Patrick 390.5K Reputation points MVP
2 answers

Licenciamento de CALs para vários servidores

Caros amigos, Venho para um questionamento em que possam me fornecer a documentação oficial da Microsoft que faz referência ao tema (e não somente o entendimento particular): Num ambiente onde temos 2 servidores rodando o Windows Server'2022, precisamos…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
10,564 questions
asked 2023-09-22T19:20:31.63+00:00
Elson Batista de Almeida 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-23T12:15:19.37+00:00
Dave Patrick 390.5K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

My husband died and I need access to his domain

My husband died unexpectedly. Unfortunately it was before we could set up any provisions for me to gain access to his accounts. He had a domain registered with Wild West Domains, who told me I need to contact Azure. I desperately need to gain access to…

Azure Cloud Services
Azure Cloud Services
An Azure platform as a service offer that is used to deploy web and cloud applications.
555 questions
Azure Storage Accounts
Azure Storage Accounts
Globally unique resources that provide access to data management services and serve as the parent namespace for the services.
2,114 questions
Azure
Azure
A cloud computing platform and infrastructure for building, deploying and managing applications and services through a worldwide network of Microsoft-managed datacenters.
551 questions
Azure Active Directory External Identities
asked 2023-09-22T20:41:50.85+00:00
Melissa C 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-23T12:14:56.1666667+00:00
Dave Patrick 390.5K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

My Azure account blocked

Hi team, I created an Azure account last Wednesday, but i forgot the password and was unable to log in to my Azure account. will you pls help with this soon? Mail ID: xyz@hotmail.com

Azure Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
An Azure enterprise identity service that provides single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.
16,540 questions
asked 2023-09-23T03:29:05.6766667+00:00
Lavanya P 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-23T12:14:52.51+00:00
Sander van de Velde 21,781 Reputation points MVP
4 answers

error when changing password

Good day there's a problem occuring when domain users try to change password a message appear when they change password before logging it says " A device attached to the system is not working properly"

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,970 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,843 questions
asked 2023-08-17T07:49:29.9366667+00:00
Amir Ajmi 20 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-23T12:14:33.1466667+00:00
Dave Patrick 390.5K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

issue in opacity of the parent form and panel

Hi , my other problem is there is a scenario in which i have a form named child which is opened inside a panel of a form named father . what i am trying is when i press F2 on my keyboard a new form opens asking for current date . at this moment i want…

Windows Forms
Windows Forms
A set of .NET Framework managed libraries for developing graphical user interfaces.
1,628 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
8,960 questions
asked 2023-09-23T11:43:45.1433333+00:00
Shaifali jain 200 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-23T12:13:49.5766667+00:00
Shaifali jain 200 Reputation points
1 answer

Where can I find backup codes from Authenticator?

Some hacked my Facebook and I need a backup code from Authenticator to recover my account, but I can’t find them. please help me

Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
3,953 questions
asked 2023-09-22T20:33:55.1266667+00:00
Diego Posada 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-23T12:13:48.9466667+00:00
Dave Patrick 390.5K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

activacion windos

come activar licienzaq cwindows en cp optiplex 7020

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
10,564 questions
asked 2023-09-22T23:39:36.0566667+00:00
claudio lombardo 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-09-23T12:13:02.01+00:00
Dave Patrick 390.5K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

Delay issue with lAudioClient::Initialize method (audioclient. h)

Hello, We have recently started facing a delay issue with lAudioClient::Initialize method (audioclient. h) at customer end. As per the logs it is taking 5-7 seconds to return back from the function call. In good cases on other machines, it takes 200 to…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
598 questions
asked 2023-09-22T09:59:13.0866667+00:00
Kulkarni, Alok (Alok) **CTR** 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-09-23T12:06:32.5066667+00:00
Castorix31 77,186 Reputation points
1 answer

Generated ADF pipelibe using Python

Hello, I am working on the dynamic data pipeline framework were i can generate Azure data pipeline programatically. till now, i have done for creating copy activiyt and dataflow. the final step is, need to link between this two by creating another…

Azure Data Factory
Azure Data Factory
An Azure service for ingesting, preparing, and transforming data at scale.
7,983 questions
asked 2023-09-19T11:17:33.5466667+00:00
CON-Thirusenthilkumar Pandiyan 5 Reputation points
edited a comment 2023-09-23T12:04:43.12+00:00
CON-Thirusenthilkumar Pandiyan 5 Reputation points