In case anyone is interested, I'm using a PowerShell module written by Andrey Mirskiy that functions as a wrapper for the libraries Parquet.Net and ParquetSharp (it can alternately use either)....

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Back in 2022, I purchased an HP Victus which has proven to be a high performer for the money.

https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/mdp/victus/victus-16

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After examining SQL Server error log, I saw the following message:

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