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# Database Engine Events and Errors
  This topic provides information about errors and events for the [!INCLUDE[ssDEnoversion](../../includes/ssdenoversion-md.md)].  
  
## In This Section  
 [Understanding Database Engine Errors](../native-client-ole-db-errors/errors.md)  
 Describes the format of [!INCLUDE[ssDE](../../includes/ssde-md.md)] error messages and explains how to view error messages and return error messages to applications.  
  
 [Cause and Resolution of Database Engine Errors](../../database-engine/cause-and-resolution-of-database-engine-errors.md)  
 Provides an explanation of system error messages, possible causes, and any actions you can take.