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Jul17

SQL SERVER – Enable or Disable Resource Governor

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Resource Governor, SQL Memory, SQL Scripts, SQL Server
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Resource governor which was accidentally enabled by one of their database administrators.  Let us learn how to disable resource governor in this blog post. 

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Jul16

SQL SERVER – Swap Column Values In Table

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL Column, SQL Scripts, SQL Server
2 Comments

Here is a question asked to me during Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check. The question was about how to swap column values in a table.

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Jul15

SQL SERVER – Microsoft Official Support End Dates for Different Versions

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL Documentation, SQL Server
2 Comments

Earlier this week, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 support ended. I am mentioning Microsoft’s Official Support End Dates for different versions.

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Jul14

How to Find Definition of Computed Column in SQL Server using T-SQL? – Interview Question of the Week #233

Pinal Dave
SQL Interview Questions and Answers
Computed Column, SQL Function, SQL Server, SQL System Table
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Question: How to Find Definition of Computed Column in SQL Server using T-SQL?
Answer: A very fair question, I received the other day.

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Jul13

Puzzle – DELETE Qualified Rows From Multiple Tables – Win USD 1000 Worth Class

Pinal Dave
SQL Puzzle
SQL Performance, SQL Scripts, SQL Server
48 Comments

Today we are going to see a very simple but brain teaser puzzle. This puzzle is about Deleting Qualified Rows From Multiple Tables.

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Jul12

SQL SERVER – Using Memory-optimized Tables and Native Stored Procedures – Video Course

Pinal Dave
SQL Video
In-Memory OLTP, Pluralsight, SQL Memory, SQL Performance, SQL Server
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SQL Server Performance Tuning video course on Pluralsight on the topic – Using Memory optimized Tables and Native Stored Procedures.

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Jul11

Impact of DBCC DROPCLEANBUFFERS on Memory – SQL in Sixty Seconds #085

Pinal Dave
SQL Video
SQL Function, SQL in Sixty Seconds, SQL Memory, SQL Scripts, SQL Server
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Based on the request of many DBAs, In this SQL in Sixty Seconds video, I will show you the Impact of DBCC DROPCLEANBUFFERS on Memory

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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.

Pinal is also a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1) and CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2).


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Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check

Is your SQL Server running slow and you want to speed it up without sharing server credentials? In my Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check, we can work together remotely and resolve your biggest performance troublemakers in less than 4 hours.

Once you learn my business secrets, you will fix the majority of problems in the future.


SQL Server Performance Tuning Practical Workshop

Have you ever opened any PowerPoint deck when you face SQL Server Performance Tuning emergencies? SQL Server Performance Tuning Practical Workshop is my MOST popular training with no PowerPoint presentations and 100% practical demonstrations.

Essentially I share my business secrets to optimize SQL Server performance.


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