DBCC UPDATEUSAGE is a command available in SQL Server that is used to update the page and row count metadata for database objects.
Gherkin Language Beyond English: Keywords in Other Languages
The Gherkin language is not limited to English. This post shows the language header, the same scenario in English, French and Hindi, a keyword table, why a team gains from writing in its own language, and the limits found when the keywords are mixed.
SQL SERVER Performance: Functions in WHERE Clause
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.
The Intricacies of T-SQL String Comparison: LIKE VS ‘=’
Let us learn The Intricacies of T-SQL String Comparison. In SQL, the way you compare strings can greatly impact the results of your queries.
CTE or Temp Table: Choosing Where an Intermediate Result Lives
A CTE is a name, not a saved result. Build both versions on 20,000 rows, compare the plans, and see why the answer is never always one or the other.







