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SQL SERVER – PREEMPTIVE Waits – Simple Definition

November 9, 2020
Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
SQL Scripts, SQL Server, SQL Wait Stats

Recently a client asked me during  Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check what does it mean to see more preemptive waits on their system.

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SQL SERVER – Multiple Optimize Hint for a Query

November 6, 2020
Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
Execution Plan, Parameter Sniffing, Query Hint, SQL Scripts, SQL Server

An interesting question asked by one of my clients. The question was how to have multiple optimize hints for a query. Let us learn.

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SQL SERVER – Distinct and ORDER BY

November 5, 2020
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Execution Plan, SQL Operator, SQL Order By, SQL Scripts, SQL Server

I have made note that ORDER BY is not required when DISTINCT is used. Let us understand the same subject in detail. Let us learn today.

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SQL SERVER – TOP and DISTINCT – Epic Confusion – SQL in Sixty Seconds #141

November 4, 2020
Pinal Dave
SQL Video
SQL in Sixty Seconds, SQL Operator, SQL Performance, SQL Scripts, SQL Server

DBAs from the client’s organization ended up an argument about how T-SQL works. The discussion was about the epic confusion about TOP and DISTINCT.

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SQL SERVER – CREATE Statement in TRANSACTION

November 3, 2020
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
DDL Operation, SQL Scripts, SQL Server, SQL Transactions, Transaction Isolation

Recently my client of Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check asked me if we can use the CREATE statement in the TRANSACTION or not.

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SQL Authority 14 Years of Daily Blogging and Upcoming Changes

November 2, 2020
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL Milestone, SQL Server

Yesterday’s blog was also a 5286 continuous blog (today’s blog is 5287th).  I am truly honored that many are reading my blog after 14 years. 

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How to Write Efficient Query? – Interview Question of the Week #300

November 1, 2020
Pinal Dave
SQL Interview Questions and Answers
Query Rewrite, SQL Milestone, SQL Server

Question: How to Write Efficient Query?

Answer: There is no right or wrong answer to this question. Let us learn about it today.

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SQL SERVER – Follow Up Question on Write Efficient Query

October 31, 2020
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Query Rewrite, SQL Server

Earlier this week, I published a video Performance Challenge – Write Efficient Query – SQL in Sixty Seconds #140. The video got amazing feedback.

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Performance Challenge – Write Efficient Query – SQL in Sixty Seconds #140

October 30, 2020
Pinal Dave
SQL Video
SQL in Sixty Seconds, SQL Operator, SQL Performance, SQL Scripts, SQL Server, SQL Server Management Studio, SSMS

Recently while working with my client I ended up in a very interesting situation where my client wanted me to write an Efficient Query.

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SQL SERVER – Fix Error 8632 – Internal Error: An expression Services Limit Has Been Reached

October 29, 2020
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL Error Messages, SQL Server, SQL Upgrade

When we tried to run a few of their stored procedure. How we can fix Error 8632 – Internal Error: An expression Services Limit Has Been Reached.

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