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Sep14

the Query Store for secondary replicas. This feature extends the Query Store functionality from primary replicas to secondary replica workloads.

Sep13

SQL SERVER – Avoid Functions in the WHERE Clause for Performance

Pinal Dave

SQL Performance

Query Rewrite, SQL Function

Using SQL Server functions in the WHERE clause of your queries can significantly impact performance. Let us explore that in this blog post.

Sep12

SQL SERVER – Performance: OR vs IN – A Summary and Further Reading

Pinal Dave

SQL Performance

Clustered Index, Computed Column, SQL Index, SQL Server

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The varied responses led me to write a detailed blog post to clarify the correct answer. If you missed it, you can read it here. Let us see A Summary and Further Reading.

Sep11

SQL SERVER – Performance: OR vs IN

Pinal Dave

SQL Performance

Execution Plan, SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Statistics, SSMS

I recently asked on Twitter an exciting question about OR vs IN. While I got lots of good answers, there were an equal amount of wrong answers.

Sep8

SQL SERVER – The Comprehensive Guide to STATISTICS_NORECOMPUTE

Pinal Dave

SQL Performance

SQL Index, SQL Statistics

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One such feature that plays a pivotal role in managing your SQL Server databases’ performance is the STATISTICS_NORECOMPUTE option.

Sep7

SQL SERVER – Resolving the “ps1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled” Error

When with PowerShell scripts, occasionally run into an error saying “ps1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system”.

Sep6

SQL Server Alert Management: From Chaos to Clarity

In the fast-paced world of database administration, staying ahead of potential problems is key. Let us explore more about SQL Server Alert Management.

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 100 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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SQL SERVER – Query Store Feature for Secondary Replicas

SQL SERVER – Avoid Functions in the WHERE Clause for Performance

SQL SERVER – Performance: OR vs IN – A Summary and Further Reading

SQL SERVER – Performance: OR vs IN

SQL SERVER – The Comprehensive Guide to STATISTICS_NORECOMPUTE

SQL SERVER – Resolving the “ps1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled” Error

SQL Server Alert Management: From Chaos to Clarity