I got lots of emails about how to set MAXDOP for any query. Today we will be learning 3 different ways to set MAXDOP. Let us learn it today.
SQL SERVER – 16 CPU vs 1 CPU : Performance Comparison – SQL in Sixty Seconds #142
Well, let us figure out the answer to this question in today’s blog post where I will be doing a performance comparison of 16 CPU vs 1 CPU.
SQL SERVER – PREEMPTIVE Waits – Simple Definition
Recently a client asked me during  Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check what does it mean to see more preemptive waits on their system.
SQL SERVER – Multiple Optimize Hint for a Query
An interesting question asked by one of my clients. The question was how to have multiple optimize hints for a query. Let us learn.
SQL SERVER – Distinct and ORDER BY
I have made note that ORDER BY is not required when DISTINCT is used. Let us understand the same subject in detail. Let us learn today.
SQL SERVER – TOP and DISTINCT – Epic Confusion – SQL in Sixty Seconds #141
DBAs from the client’s organization ended up an argument about how T-SQL works. The discussion was about the epic confusion about TOP and DISTINCT.
SQL SERVER – CREATE Statement in TRANSACTION
Recently my client of Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check asked me if we can use the CREATE statement in the TRANSACTION or not.