When optimizing your SQL Server for superior performance, understanding and correctly implementing the ‘maximum server memory’ setting is crucial.
Celebrating 17 Years of SQL Authority: A Beautiful Journey of Learning and Sharing
I am feeling very thankful and a bit surprised. It’s been 17 years since I started SQL Authority. This journey was about learning, sharing.
SQL SERVER – Understanding Minimum Server Memory
When configuring your SQL Server for optimal performance, understanding and correctly implementing the ‘minimum server memory’ setting is crucial.
SQL SERVER – An In-Depth Look at MIXED_PAGE_ALLOCATION and Changes in Page Allocation
This article takes a deep dive into these modifications, with a particular focus on the MIXED_PAGE_ALLOCATION property.
Ordered Clustered Columnstore Index for Better Rowgroup Elimination
Build an ordered clustered columnstore on SaleDate, compare segment ranges and skipped segments, and review how later loads affect order.
SQL SERVER – Comparing LIKE vs LEFT for Column Comparisons
Let us learn to compare LIKE vs LEFT for Column Comparisons. When writing SQL queries, developers have a myriad of options.
SQL SERVER – Exploring SQL Graph Pattern Matching with MATCH
One of the powerful features of SQL Graph is the ability to search and traverse these graph pattern relationships easily using the MATCH clause.







