Every single time when I start working with Azure, I always want to know what is the status of Azure resource status or consumption in the last hour.
MySQL – Download Sample Database – Sakila, World, Employee
However, whenever we are exploring the new feature, it is a good idea that we work with the sample database and build our scripts
SQL SERVER – SSMS Install Error 0x80070652 – Setup is Blocked Due to Another Install Currently running. Please Let the Other Install Complete and then Restart the Computer if Necessary
I would share my experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) install error – Setup is blocked due to another install currently running.
SQL SERVER – Poor Indexing Strategies – 10 Don’ts for Indexes
The most questions were around section Poor Indexing Strategies and that lead me to write about 10 Don’ts for Indexes. Let us talk about it today.
SQL SERVER – Disable Parameter Sniffing with DISABLE_PARAMETER_SNIFFING Query Hint
Recently during the Health Check, I had a great conversation about how to disable Parameter Sniffing and DISABLE_PARAMETER_SNIFFING Query Hint.
SQL SERVER – OPTION(FAST N) Hint and Performance
I have a very interesting situation while working with SQL Server 2019, which I had not faced before about OPTION(FAST N).
SQL SERVER – Top Reasons for Slow Performance
Yesterday, I had asked a very simple question on twitter about the top reasons for the slow performance. Let us discuss this topic today.
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