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Sep13

SQL SERVER – Avoid Functions in the WHERE Clause for Performance

Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
Query Rewrite, SQL Function
4 Comments

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

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Sep12

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

Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
Clustered Index, Computed Column, SQL Index, SQL Server
No Comments

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.

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Sep11

SQL SERVER – Performance: OR vs IN

Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
Execution Plan, SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Statistics, SSMS
2 Comments

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.

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Sep8

SQL SERVER – The Comprehensive Guide to STATISTICS_NORECOMPUTE

Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
SQL Index, SQL Statistics
No Comments

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

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Sep7

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

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Powershell
No Comments

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

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Sep6

SQL Server Alert Management: From Chaos to Clarity

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Idera
No Comments

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

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Sep5

SQL SERVER – Understanding MAX_DURATION in Index Creation

Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
SQL Index
No Comments

One particular option that can be specified during the index creation is MAX_DURATION. This blog post will explore this option.

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Pinal Dave is an SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert and independent consultant with over 24 years of hands-on experience. He holds a Masters of Science degree and numerous database certifications.

Pinal has authored 18 SQL Server database books and 117 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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