Let us learn how to get the last restore date for the backup in SQL Server. Here is a very simple script for the same. Let me know your feedback.
SQL SERVER – When to Use DBCC CLEANTABLE?
Recently a client of mine asked me – When to Use DBCC CLEANTABLE? A question to be discussed in Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check.
SQL SERVER – Easiest Way to Copy All Stored Procedure Definitions
What is the easiest way to copy all stored procedure definitions for your database? Well, let us quickly learn that today.
SQL SERVER – Running SQL Agent Job After Completing Another Job
I faced my client while working on Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check. They wanted to run SQL Server Agent Job After Completing Another Job.
SQL SERVER – Deny Drop Permission for a Table
Lots of people asked me to write a follow-up blog post where we can deny drop permission for a table from the SQL Server Security Standpoint.
SQL SERVER – Check If a Column Exists 2016 Onwards
However, sometimes it is fun to learn new things as well. Let us learn how you can check if a column exists in a table from SQL Server 2016 and onwards.Â
SQL SERVER – Find Total Sessions by Database
Today we will see a very simple script that I often use during my  Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check. Let us find Total Sessions By Database.Â
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 100Â 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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