I totally agree that it is not possible to apply query hints to views inside the view. It will give you an error. However, there is a workaround.
SQL SERVER – Altering Column – From NULL to NOT NULL
Let us see a very simple script today. It is about Altering Column – From NULL to NOT NULL. Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check
SQL SERVER – Quick Look at Suspected Pages
Well, let us take a Quick Look at Suspected Pages which contains details about corrupted pages. They have been running DBCC commands regularly.
Read Only Tables – Is it Possible? – SQL in Sixty Seconds #179
After reading it, lots of people asked me if I can make a video on this topic. Of course, here we go, Read Only Tables – Is it Possible?
SQL SERVER – Making Table Read Only via FileGroup
Well, the primary reason, we make the table read-only is for making table read only. Earlier I wrote the blog post Making Filegroup Read Only.
SQL SERVER – Making Filegroup Read Only
Is it possible to make any table read only? Well, not directly but you can for sure do that by making filegroup read only. Let us learn.
Feedback Request – COUNT and SUM Videos
I have recently released a few SQL in Sixty Seconds Video and I would like to get your feedback about them. Give your feedback on COUNT and SUM Videos
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.
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