This time DBA called me as he wanted to know if how to confirm that lock pages in memory is enabled for the SQL Server instance.
SQL SERVER – Queries Waiting for Memory Grant – Performance Tuning
He asked me if I can provide it scientifically my findings and he will immediately approve the budget. Let us see Queries Waiting for Memory Grant.
SQL Puzzle – IN and IS NOT NULL – Strange Results
Today, let us see a very simple puzzle where we are getting strange results when using NOT IN and IS NULL in a T-SQL query.
SQL SERVER – User Statistics Report for Database – SSMS
Once we isolate the user, it was easier for us to get the performance back to the original level. Learn about User Statistics Report for Database – SSMS.
SQL SERVER – Open SSMS from Command Prompt
Recently one of my clients asked me if I know any way to open SSMS via Command Prompt. Of course, it is possible to do that in Windows.
How to Force Index on a SQL Server Query? – Interview Question of the Week #281
Question: How to Force Index on a SQL Server Query?
Answer: I personally do not like to force an index on any query. Let us learn together.
Azure Data Studio – Explain SQL Server Execution Plan
The question was about is there any way we can see SQL Server Execution Plan in Azure Data Studio. Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check.