Question: What is the Difference Between sql_handle and plan_handle?
Answer: I was recently asked this question. Let us see the answer today.
SQL SERVER – Free Performance Tuning Videos
Let me share today some of the Free Performance Tuning Videos for SQL Server. Yesterday I wrote a blog post about COVID-19, Working From Home.
COVID-19, Working From Home and Performance Tuning
I would like to quickly share, how I am managing with Covid-19, Working from Home (WFH) and managing my Performance Tuning consulting service.
SQL SERVER – Msg 1842 – The File Size, Max Size Cannot be Greater Than 2147483647 in Units of a Page Size
Could not allocate space for an object because the ‘PRIMARY’ filegroup is full and The File Size, Max Size Cannot be Greater Than 2147483647
SQL SERVER – Why Server Authentication is Disabled? What Mode is SQL Server Using Currently?
I would share my learning about the cause of Server Authentication mode disabled. If it is disabled, how would you know what mode is used by SQL Server?
SQL SERVER – LogonUserExEx Fails for User & GetToken – Logging on as the CNO Failed With Error 1326
In this blog I would share my learning about fixing error LogonUserExEx fails for user & GetToken – Logging on as the CNO failed with error 1326.
SQL SERVER – PolyBase Error Msg 46530 – External Data Sources Are Not Supported With Type GENERIC
In this blog, I would share my findings of error Msg 46530 – External data sources are not supported with type GENERIC. Let us read more…
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 104Â 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).
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