In today’s episode, we’ll explore how to simulate and capture deadlocks in SQL Server using the powerful SQL Server Profiler.
TOP vs. TOP PERCENT: Hidden Costs – SQL in Sixty Seconds 206
The hidden costs of using TOP versus TOP PERCENT clauses. Even if the results appear the same, the underlying performance can vary.
SQL in Sixty Seconds – CPU Threads and Uneven Workload
When SQL Server executes a query in parallel, CPU threads often share the workload unevenly. Some handle a significant portion of the rows, while others manage much less.
Warm Holiday Wishes and Learning Opportunities! 🎄✨
I want to take a moment to extend my heartfelt wishes for a wonderful season and an even better year ahead. I have some learning opportunities for everyone in this blog post.
Apache Spark and Airflow in Action : My Experience
Recently, I’ve been working with a large client where we’re diving deep into Apache Spark and Apache Airflow. Let us learn!
SQL Server Performance Tuning in the Age of AI: An Expert’s Tale
My job? To figure out what went wrong and fix it. Let us talk about SQL Server Performance Tuning in the Age of AI.
SQL SERVER – Understanding WITH RECOMPILE in Stored Procedures
The culprit? Parameter sniffing. The solution? You guessed it: WITH RECOMPILE. Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check
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 94 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.
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