Recently during the consulting engagement, I needed to create a query that Lists All the Nullable Columns in Database, which I am sharing.
SQL SERVER – APPROX_COUNT_DISTINCT – Not Always Efficient
After a lot of testing, I figured out that the newly introduced function is not always efficient. A newly-introduced function APPROX_COUNT_DISTINCT.
SQL SERVER – List Number Queries Waiting for Memory Grant Pending
Today, in this blog post let us see how we can List Number Queries Waiting for Memory Grant Pending. I had built this simple query for the client.
SQL SERVER – Row Mode and Memory Grant Feedback
One of the questions, which really caught my attention did this feature work with Row Mode like it does with Batch Mode. Let us discuss today.
What is the Priority of Database Scoped Configurations? – Interview Question of the Week #254
Question: What is the Priority of Database Scoped Configurations over Global Configuration at Server Level?
Answer: This is a follow-up question.
SQL SERVER – Database Scoped Configurations
Recently I was asked a very interesting question by one of my clients on the topic of Database Scoped Configurations. Let us learn today.
SQL SERVER – Mismatch Between sys.database_files and sys.master_files For TempDB Database
I would share my knowledge and findings of a situation where there was a mismatch between sys.database_files and sys.master_files for the TempDB database!
SQL PASS 2019 – Session Feedback – Elementary! The Curious Case of Deceptive Query Optimizer
Let us see the session feedback of Elementary! The Curious Case of Deceptive Query Optimizer. I have built this session from my experience.
SQL SERVER – Extended Event to Capture Memory Grant Feedback
In this blog post, we will learn about the extended event to capture memory grant feedback. I created this extended event during recent consultancy.
SQL SERVER Tools I Use and Recommend (Updated: December 2019)
Here is the updated list for December 2019 of all the tools which I recommend. Do let me know if you use any of the above tools.