Index Rebuild drops and recreates the index, while Index Reorganize reorders the leaf nodes. Rebuild above 40% fragmentation, reorganize between 10% and 40%.
SQL SERVER – Enabling Clustered and Non-Clustered Indexes – Interesting Fact
When enabling clustered and non-clustered indexes, order matters: enabling the clustered index does not enable the others, but rebuilding all indexes does.
SQL SERVER – DISTINCT Keyword Usage and Common Discussion
Can you apply the DISTINCT keyword to only one column in a SELECT? No, it always applies to all the columns. I explain why and get the same result with GROUP BY.
CEILING and FLOOR: Negative Values Change the Direction
CEILING and FLOOR follow numeric order even below zero. This example compares both boundaries with truncation and explicitly defines its displayed decimal types.
Stress Testing a Query Before Release
Stress testing a query before release reveals concurrency and parameter risks; learn to design realistic SQL Server tests and compare useful metrics.
SQL SERVER – Get Information of Index of Tables and Indexed Columns
sp_helpindex is a handy stored procedure that shows every index on a table, its description and the indexed columns. One line of T-SQL does it.
SQL SERVER – T-SQL Script to Find Details About TempDB Information
TempDB Information starts with the files and their actual locations. I inspect every data and log file before proposing changes.
SQL SERVER – Solution – Log File Very Large – Log Full
Is your log file too big, or is the log full? Fix it in three steps: back up the log file, truncate it, then shrink it. I link my two detailed posts too.
SQL SERVER – TempDB Restrictions – Temp Database Restrictions
TempDB Restrictions follow from how SQL Server recreates and uses this system database. I check them before applying user-database maintenance habits.
Working With an Outsourced Database Team
An outsourced database team needs a clear scope, controlled access, useful reporting, and a plan to keep operational knowledge in house.