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SQL SERVER – Detect Virtual Log Files (VLF) in LDF

December 30, 2010

In one of the recent training engagements, I was asked if it true that there are multiple small log files in the large log file (LDF). I found this question very interesting as the answer is yes. Multiple small Virtual Log Files commonly known as VLFs together make an LDF file.…

SQLAuthority News – My Evaluation of Singapore SharePoint Conference

December 29, 2010

Pinal Dave

SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks

SharePoint, SQLAuthority Author Visit

Earlier this year, I presented at SQLAuthority News – Presenting at South East Asia SharePoint Conference – Oct 26, 27, 2010 – Singapore. It was an unforgettable experience to present at Singapore SharePoint Conference as I was the only SQL Speaker at the event. The event was filled with SharePoint enthusiasts and…

SQL SERVER – Plan Cache and Data Cache in Memory

December 28, 2010

Pinal Dave

SQL, SQL Performance, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks

SQL Memory, SQL Scripts

I get following question almost all the time when I go for consultations or training. I often end up providing the scripts to my clients and attendees. Instead of writing new blog post, today in this single blog post, I am going to cover both the script and going to…

SQL SERVER – ORDER BY ColumnName vs ORDER BY ColumnNumber

December 27, 2010

Pinal Dave

SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks

SQL Scripts

I strongly favor ORDER BY ColumnName. I read one of the blog post where blogger compared the performance of the two SELECT statement and come to conclusion that ColumnNumber has no harm to use it. Let us understand the point made by first that there is no performance difference. Run…

SQL SERVER – Server Side Paging in SQL Server Denali – Part2

December 26, 2010

Pinal Dave

SQL, SQL Performance, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks

SQL Paging, SQL Scripts

The best part of the having blog is that SQL Community helps to keep it running with new ideas. Earlier I wrote about SQL SERVER – Server Side Paging in SQL Server Denali – A Better Alternative. A very popular article on that subject. I had used variables for “number…

SQLAuthority News – 18 Seconds of Fame – My PASS Experience

December 25, 2010

Pinal Dave

Personal, SQL, SQL Performance, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks

SQLAuthority Author Visit

Happy Holidays to All of YOU! Life is full of little and happy surprises. I think Christmas and Santa are based on it. I just received very interesting email earlier today, I had no idea about it. Earlier this year, I had visited Seattle to attend SQLPASS – read the…

SQLAuthority News – Feature Pack for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 SP4

December 24, 2010

Pinal Dave

SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News

SQL Documentation, SQL Download, SQL Service Pack

If you are still using SQL Server 2005 – I suggest that you consider migrating to later version of the SQL Server 2008/2008 R2. Due to any reason, you wanted to continue using SQL Server 2005, I suggest that you take a look at the Feature Pack for Microsoft SQL…

SQL SERVER – Index Created on View not Used Often – Observation of the View – Part 2

December 23, 2010

Pinal Dave

SQL, SQL Performance, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks

SQL Scripts, SQL View

Earlier, I have written an article about SQL SERVER – Index Created on View not Used Often – Observation of the View. I received an email from one of the readers, asking if there would no problems when we create the Index on the base table. Well, we need to…

SQL SERVER – Public Training and Private Training – Differences and Similarities – Public Training vs Private Training

December 22, 2010

Pinal Dave

SQL, SQL Performance, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News

SQL Training

Earlier this year, I was on Road SQL Server Seminars. I did many SQL Server Performance Trainings and SQL Server Performance Consultations throughout the year but I feel the most rewarding exercise is always the one when instructor learns something from students, too. I was just talking to my wife, Nupur –…

SQL SERVER – Index Created on View not Used Often – Observation of the View

December 21, 2010

Pinal Dave

SQL, SQL Performance, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks

SQL Scripts, SQL View

I always enjoy writing about concepts on Views. Views are frequently used concepts, and so it’s not surprising that I have seen so many misconceptions about this subject. To clear such misconceptions, I have previously written the article SQL SERVER – The Limitations of the Views – Eleven and more….…