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Aug17

SQL SERVER – Unique Indexes on Nullable Columns

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL Index, SQL NULL
No Comments

As the server allows only one null value in a column if a unique constraint is applied. Let us learn about Unique Indexes on Nullable Columns.

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Aug16

The Pigeonhole Principle: Bridging Mathematics and SQL

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Mathematical Function, SQL Function
No Comments

The other day I was reading Wikipedia, and I ended up on the Pigeonhole Principle. I find it very intriguing about this and I decide to blog

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Aug15

SQL SERVER – Banker’s Rounding

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Mathematical Function, SQL Function
5 Comments

Also known as unbiased rounding or round half to even, banker’s rounding follows a set of rules that ensures numbers are rounded.

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Aug14

SQL SERVER – Making Recursive Parent-Child Queries Efficient

Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
Challenge, Recursive, SQL Joins
2 Comments

One puzzle is finding out how many employees each manager is responsible for in a company. Let us Make Recursive Parent-Child Queries Efficient.

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Aug11

MySQL Administration – Video Course

Pinal Dave
SQLAuthority News
MySQL, Pluralsight
No Comments

I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my 52nd course on Pluralsight – “MySQL Administration.” We dive into optimizing MySQL performance.

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Aug10

Maximizing SQL Server Security: Instance Hiding vs SQL Browser Disable

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL Browser, SQL Instance, SQL Server Security
1 Comment

Let us learn more today in this blog about Maximizing SQL Server Security: Instance Hiding vs SQL Browser Disable.

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Aug9

Making the Most of Historical Data: Preventing Future SQL Server Issues

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Idera
No Comments

The key to predicting future troubles often lies in the past – specifically, historical data. We’ll explore the importance of historical data.

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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 14 SQL Server database books and 109 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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