sql-serverperformancedatabase-tuning-advisordta

Database Engine Tuning Advisor "Failed to parse XML file"

When loading a .sql file in Database Engine Tuning Advisor you get "Failed to parse XML file"

Solution

  • "Executing the DTA on the execute statement itself of the stored procedure, rather than the full 'Script to New Query Editor - Execute Stored Procedure' given by right clicking it."

    Source: https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/sqlserver/en-US/4b9062b8-2f20-4028-8a94-e2166d41de5e/error-parsing-xml-in-database-engine-tuning-advisor?forum=sqldatabaseengine