Earlier Red Gate launched the industry’s first-ever report into the state of SQL Server monitoring. Recently they released Report for the year.
SQL SERVER Management Studio – Completion Time in Messages
When the queries end, we know how long the query ran from the duration of the query but we never know their completion time.
SQL SERVER – Find All Tables Containing Specific Column Name
During the recent Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check, I was asked if I know any trick to identify column with a Specific Name in the database.
How to Use Multiple Hints Together for a Query? – Interview Question of the Week #241
Question: How to Use Multiple Hints Together for a Query?
Answer: Of course, you can use multiple hints for a query. Here is an example of the same.
SQL SERVER – 5 Important Steps When Query Runs Slow Occasionally
This was a very interesting situation and at the end of we had found the culprit for the slow query and resolved it. Today we will discuss the experience.
SQL SERVER – Sample Long-Running Query for Demonstrations
Today we will talk about a sample long-running query which I use for my demonstrations. I travel across the world presenting on SQL Server.
SQL SERVER – Generate In-Memory OLTP Migration Checklists – SSMS
One of the customers of Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check asked me if I can help them analysis their database for In-Memory OLTP Migration.
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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