When optimizing your SQL Server for superior performance, understanding and correctly implementing the ‘maximum server memory’ setting is crucial.
Celebrating 17 Years of SQL Authority: A Beautiful Journey of Learning and Sharing
I am feeling very thankful and a bit surprised. It’s been 17 years since I started SQL Authority. This journey was about learning, sharing.
SQL SERVER – Understanding Minimum Server Memory
When configuring your SQL Server for optimal performance, understanding and correctly implementing the ‘minimum server memory’ setting is crucial.
SQL SERVER – An In-Depth Look at MIXED_PAGE_ALLOCATION and Changes in Page Allocation
This article takes a deep dive into these modifications, with a particular focus on the MIXED_PAGE_ALLOCATION property.
Snowflake’s Pruning Capabilities – Faster Query Performance
In this post, we’ll explore how Snowflake’s pruning features can optimize complex queries for blazing-fast results. Pruning Capabilities
SQL SERVER – Comparing LIKE vs LEFT for Column Comparisons
Let us learn to compare LIKE vs LEFT for Column Comparisons. When writing SQL queries, developers have a myriad of options.
SQL SERVER – Exploring SQL Graph Pattern Matching with MATCH
One of the powerful features of SQL Graph is the ability to search and traverse these graph pattern relationships easily using the MATCH clause.
Pinal Dave is an SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert and independent consultant with over 22 years of hands-on experience. He holds a Masters of Science degree and numerous database certifications.
Pinal has authored 14 SQL Server database books and 100Â Pluralsight courses. To freely share his knowledge and help others build their expertise, Pinal has also written more than 5,800 database tech articles on his blog at https://blog.sqlauthority.com.
Pinal is an experienced and dedicated professional with a deep commitment to flawless customer service. If you need help with any SQL Server Performance Tuning Issues, please feel free to reach out at pinal@sqlauthority.com.
Pinal is also a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1) and CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2).
Nupur Dave is a social media enthusiast and an independent consultant. She primarily focuses on the database domain, helping clients build short and long-term multi-channel campaigns to drive leads for their sales pipeline.
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