While reading about server memory options, I learned the lowest value you can set for max server memory is 16 MB. Anything lower is reset to 16 MB.
SQL SERVER – List of all the Views from Database
Hundreds of Views and no idea which are indexed? A quick query on sys.views lists every view with its schema and whether it is indexed or indexable.
Balance, Bounce & Believe: Inside Shaivi’s Guide for Young Gymnasts
Balance, Bounce & Believe is Shaivi Dave’s guide for young gymnasts, parents and coaches: 30 chapters on training, fear, food and trust.
SQL SERVER – SQL Challenge – SQL Puzzle – Query Creating Most TempDB IO Usage
My SQL puzzle: which queries create the most TempDB IO and grow its size? Answer with any DMV, and all valid answers get published here with credit.
Resumable ADD CONSTRAINT in SQL Server 2022: Pausing a Primary Key Build
Use resumable ADD CONSTRAINT in SQL Server 2022 to pause a key build, inspect progress, resume safely, and understand abort behavior.
hierarchyid GetLevel: Count the Path Depth
hierarchyid GetLevel identifies depth within a logical path. The read-only example distinguishes the root, children, grandchildren and a fractional sibling label.
SQL SERVER – Corrupted Backup File and Unsuccessful Restore
Called in to tune an OLTP server, I ended up helping a Jr. DBA whose restore kept failing. Here is the story of that corrupted backup file.