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SQL SERVER – An In-Depth Look at MIXED_PAGE_ALLOCATION and Changes in Page Allocation

October 30, 2023
Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
SQL DMV, SQL Memory, SQL TempDB

This article takes a deep dive into these modifications, with a particular focus on the MIXED_PAGE_ALLOCATION property.

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Snowflake’s Pruning Capabilities – Faster Query Performance

October 27, 2023
Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
Pluralsight, Snowflake

In this post, we’ll explore how Snowflake’s pruning features can optimize complex queries for blazing-fast results. Pruning Capabilities

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SQL SERVER – Comparing LIKE vs LEFT for Column Comparisons

October 26, 2023
Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
SQL Function, SQL Index

Let us learn to compare LIKE vs LEFT for Column Comparisons. When writing SQL queries, developers have a myriad of options.

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SQL SERVER – Exploring SQL Graph Pattern Matching with MATCH

October 25, 2023
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Geography Data Type

One of the powerful features of SQL Graph is the ability to search and traverse these graph pattern relationships easily using the MATCH clause.

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SQL SERVER – Exploring PIVOT and UNPIVOT

October 24, 2023
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
PIVOT, Query Rewrite, UNPIVOT

The SQL Server PIVOT and UNPIVOT operators are powerful tools that provide an easy way to transform your data in SQL.

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Function in the WHERE Clause – SQL in Sixty Seconds 201

October 23, 2023
Pinal Dave
SQL Video
SQL Function, SQL in Sixty Seconds, SQL Index

Few even asked me to build a video on this topic. Hence, I decided to make a Function in the WHERE Clause – SQL in Sixty Seconds 201.

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SQL SERVER – Best Practices for Securely Storing Passwords

October 20, 2023
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL Password, SQL Server Security

This post will explore industry-standard techniques to securely store passwords. Let us learn about Best Practices for Securely Storing Passwords.

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SQL SERVER – Generating Secure Passwords

October 19, 2023
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL Function, SQL Password, SQL Server Security

We’ll explore industry guidelines for complex passwords and implement them in an SQL Server stored procedure to generate secure passwords.

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SQL SERVER – Login Experience with DEFAULT_DATABASE and MUST_CHANGE

October 18, 2023
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL Login, SQL Server Security

We will look at how these two options can streamline things for users when they connect and change passwords. Let us discuss the login experience.

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SQL SERVER – Ins and Outs of Online Index Operations

October 17, 2023
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Clustered Index, SQL Index

I recently talked about Ins and Outs of Online Index Operations with my clients during the Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check.

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