How to see the last running query of another session based on its SPID, using @@SPID to find session IDs and DBCC INPUTBUFFER to read the query.
Resource Governor: Capping a Runaway Report
Capping a runaway report with Resource Governor uses workload groups, pools, and a tested classifier to limit one workload safely.
SQL SERVER – Two Methods to Retrieve List of Primary Keys and Foreign Keys of Database
There are two different methods to retrieve the list of Primary Keys and Foreign Keys from the database.
SQL SERVER – Four Different Ways to Find Recovery Model for Database
Four ways to find the recovery model of a database: database properties, Object Explorer Details, sys.databases and DATABASEPROPERTYEX.
SQL SERVER – Restore Sequence and Understanding NORECOVERY and RECOVERY
What is the difference between NORECOVERY and RECOVERY when restoring a database, and what is the right restore sequence? A plain explanation of both.
SQL SERVER – Backup Timeline and Understanding of Database Restore Process in Full Recovery Model
A backup timeline for the full recovery model: full, differential and log backups, and how to restore them in the right order. Plus a real DBA story.
SQL SERVER – BLOB – Pointer to Image, Image in Database, FILESTREAM Storage
Store images as a file pointer, inside the database, or with FILESTREAM storage in SQL Server 2008? I compare the pros and cons of each method.
Decimal Multiplication: Precision Can Reduce the Result Scale
Decimal Multiplication derives a result type from its operand types, and the precision limit can reduce the scale. I inspect three small products. A small numeric value does not necessarily imply a narrowly declared arithmetic result.
SQL SERVER – Standby Servers and Types of Standby Servers
What are standby servers and why do you need them? A plain look at the hot, warm and cold types and how SQL Server supports each one.
Columns With No Statistics: Read Each Warning
A columns-with-no-statistics warning needs a column-by-column investigation. Compare warning lists before and after targeted statistics creation, and check the actual query behavior before deciding that a missing statistic caused poor performance.