Database Engine Events and Errors

This topic provides information about errors and events for the SQL Server Database Engine.

In This Section

• Understanding Database Engine Errors
  Describes the format of Database Engine error messages and explains how to view error messages and return error messages to applications. 

• System Error Messages
  Contains the text of all SQL Server 2008 system error messages. 

• Cause and Resolution of Database Engine Errors
  Provides an explanation of system error messages, possible causes, and any actions you can take.

See Also

Other Resources

Troubleshooting (Database Engine)