SQL SERVER – Effect of Normalization on Index and Performance
Of late, I have been using Twitter quite frequently, and I am gradually discovering its usefulness. I received a Direct Message (or DM in terms of twitter) asking if I can comment on the effect of normalization on the Index and its performance in one twit! Now honestly speaking, this was new for me. I never expected to be quizzed like this. If you are using Twitter, then you must be aware that one twit contains only 140 characters. I was supposed to give answer on such a big subject in just 140 letters. An interesting fact is that normalization and the Index are not really closely related. The right question should have been – what is the effect of normalization on performance?
SQL SERVER – 2008 – Customize Toolbar – Remove Debug Button from Toolbar
In today’s article I have combined two different questions. I was fond of SQL Server Debugger feature in SQL Server 2000. To my utter disappointment, this feature was withdrawn from SQL Server 2005. However, because of loads of requests from developers it was re-introduced in SQL Server 2008. Let us learn about how to customize toolbars.Â
SQLAuthority News – Registration and Competition – TechEd on Road – Ahmedabad – June 20, 2009 Saturday
We have an upcoming grand event of TechEd on Road organized in Ahmedabad. This is a FREE event and ANYBODY who loves technology can attend it. This event will provide a precious opportunity to learn, interact and network with tech enthusiasts. I encourage you all to be a part of it and experience the joy of learning in a healthy and fun environment.
SQL SERVER – Performance Counters from System Views – By Kevin Mckenna
SQLAuthority News – TechEd On Road Ahmedabad, India is Announced – June 20, 2009 Saturday
If you are regretting for missing TechEd India 2009 at Hyderabad here’s your chance of catching up with a similar kind of technology event in Ahmedabad, India on Saturday June 20, 2009. TechEd on Road will be held in Ahmedabad at Rock Regency, a prime location in the heart of the city.
SQL SERVER – Fix: Error 15372 Failed to generate a user instance of SQL Server due to a failure in starting the process for the user instance – The connection will be closed
Just a day ago, I was installing SQL Server Express on the backup computer. I found the solution for Error 15372.
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