Microsoft has announced that SQL Server 2008 R2 will be available by May 2010. Its CTP (Community Technology Preview) version was already available from August 2009. It is still available for download.
SQLAuthority News – Download White Paper – Troubleshooting Performance Problems in SQL Server 2008
SQL SERVER – Find Statistics Update Date – Update Statistics
SQLAuthority News – Download Sample Database for Microsoft SQL Server
This post is a response to one of the most asked questions where to get Sample Database for SQL Server 2008. The name of the new sample database is AdventureWorks.Â
SQLAuthority News – Remote BLOB Store Provider Library Implementation Specification
SQL SERVER – Execution Plan – Estimated I/O Cost – Estimated CPU Cost – No Unit
During the SQL Server Optimization training, I enjoy teaching the Execution Plan. I am always sure that questions related to the estimated cost will be raised by attendees. Following are some common questions related to costs:
SQLAuthority News – Community Tech Days – Jan 30, 2010 – Event Announcement
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