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Oct30

SQL SERVER – An In-Depth Look at MIXED_PAGE_ALLOCATION and Changes in Page Allocation

Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
SQL DMV, SQL Memory, SQL TempDB
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This article takes a deep dive into these modifications, with a particular focus on the MIXED_PAGE_ALLOCATION property.

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Oct27

Snowflake’s Pruning Capabilities – Faster Query Performance

Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
Pluralsight, Snowflake
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In this post, we’ll explore how Snowflake’s pruning features can optimize complex queries for blazing-fast results. Pruning Capabilities

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Oct26

SQL SERVER – Comparing LIKE vs LEFT for Column Comparisons

Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
SQL Function, SQL Index
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Let us learn to compare LIKE vs LEFT for Column Comparisons. When writing SQL queries, developers have a myriad of options.

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Oct25

SQL SERVER – Exploring SQL Graph Pattern Matching with MATCH

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Geography Data Type
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One of the powerful features of SQL Graph is the ability to search and traverse these graph pattern relationships easily using the MATCH clause.

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Oct24

SQL SERVER – Exploring PIVOT and UNPIVOT

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
PIVOT, Query Rewrite, UNPIVOT
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The SQL Server PIVOT and UNPIVOT operators are powerful tools that provide an easy way to transform your data in SQL.

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Oct23

Function in the WHERE Clause – SQL in Sixty Seconds 201

Pinal Dave
SQL Video
SQL Function, SQL in Sixty Seconds, SQL Index
1 Comment

Few even asked me to build a video on this topic. Hence, I decided to make a Function in the WHERE Clause – SQL in Sixty Seconds 201.

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Oct20

SQL SERVER – Best Practices for Securely Storing Passwords

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL Password, SQL Server Security
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This post will explore industry-standard techniques to securely store passwords. Let us learn about Best Practices for Securely Storing Passwords.

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SQL SERVER – 2005 Collation Explanation and Translation

SQL SERVER – Six Properties of Relational Tables

SQL SERVER – TRIM() Function – UDF TRIM()

SQL SERVER – 2005 Take Off Line or Detach Database

SQL SERVER – ERROR Messages – sysmessages error severity level

SQL SERVER - 2005 - DBCC ROWLOCK - Deprecated erroricon1-800x640

SQL SERVER – Alternate Fix : ERROR 1222 : Lock request time out period exceeded

SQL SERVER – 2005 – DBCC ROWLOCK – Deprecated

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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 104 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.

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