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Create histogram buckets in T-SQL with fixed widths or explicit ranges, retain empty buckets, and display scaled text bars.
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DBCC UPDATEUSAGE is a command available in SQL Server that is used to update the page and row count metadata for database objects.
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Functions in WHERE clause can hurt performance. I compare a query using YEAR() with one using direct column references on AdventureWorks, plus indexes.
Office Hours with Special Host – Brent Ozar
It was a treasure trove of learning experiences. Today, we will discuss Office Hours with Special Host – Brent Ozar.







