SQLEW
Note: This tool can be used in both Interactive Mode and Batch Mode. For details on scheduling
this tool to run in batch mode see Using Batch Mode.
Use the SQLEW utility to monitor and update SQL Server operating parameters, expand
databases, and so on.

Accessing SQLEW

SQLEW is a Microsoft external GUI application present on all Windows 2000 installations. It
cannot be run from within the Support Tools dashboard.
To access SQLEW:
Step 1 On the Windows Start bar, click Start > Run.
Step 2 In the Open field, enter sqlew.
Step 3 Click OK.
Strings
Note: This tool can be used in both Interactive Mode and Batch Mode. For details on scheduling
this tool to run in batch mode see Using Batch Mode.
Use the Strings utility to print ASCII strings embedded in binary files.

To Access Strings from the Dashboard

To run Strings from the Support Tools Dashboard:
Step 1 In the Arguments field, enter desired arguments, as described in the Using section below.
Note: When entering arguments, the strings command is already implied. Do not enter it in the
Arguments field.
Step 2 Specify the command duration time or accept the default (60 seconds). This is the amount of
time the command will attempt to run before terminating.
Step 3 If desired, check Elevate Command Priority. This ensures the command will run regardless of
the level of server activity.
Step 4 Click the Run button.
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