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Nov11

SQL SERVER – 3 Different Ways to Set MAXDOP

Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
Database Scoped Configurations, MAXDOP, SQL CPU, SQL Scripts, SQL Server, SQL Server Configuration
4 Comments

I got lots of emails about how to set MAXDOP for any query. Today we will be learning 3 different ways to set MAXDOP. Let us learn it today.

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Nov10

SQL SERVER – 16 CPU vs 1 CPU : Performance Comparison – SQL in Sixty Seconds #142

Pinal Dave
SQL Video
CPU Threads, Execution Plan, SQL CPU, SQL in Sixty Seconds, SQL Scripts, SQL Server
1 Comment

Well, let us figure out the answer to this question in today’s blog post where I will be doing a performance comparison of 16 CPU vs 1 CPU.

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Nov9

SQL SERVER – PREEMPTIVE Waits – Simple Definition

Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
SQL Scripts, SQL Server, SQL Wait Stats
1 Comment

Recently a client asked me during  Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check what does it mean to see more preemptive waits on their system.

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Nov6

SQL SERVER – Multiple Optimize Hint for a Query

Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
Execution Plan, Parameter Sniffing, Query Hint, SQL Scripts, SQL Server
No Comments

An interesting question asked by one of my clients. The question was how to have multiple optimize hints for a query. Let us learn.

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Nov5

SQL SERVER – Distinct and ORDER BY

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Execution Plan, SQL Operator, SQL Order By, SQL Scripts, SQL Server
2 Comments

I have made note that ORDER BY is not required when DISTINCT is used. Let us understand the same subject in detail. Let us learn today.

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Nov4

SQL SERVER – TOP and DISTINCT – Epic Confusion – SQL in Sixty Seconds #141

Pinal Dave
SQL Video
SQL in Sixty Seconds, SQL Operator, SQL Performance, SQL Scripts, SQL Server
No Comments

DBAs from the client’s organization ended up an argument about how T-SQL works. The discussion was about the epic confusion about TOP and DISTINCT.

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Nov3

SQL SERVER – CREATE Statement in TRANSACTION

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
DDL Operation, SQL Scripts, SQL Server, SQL Transactions, Transaction Isolation
1 Comment

Recently my client of Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check asked me if we can use the CREATE statement in the TRANSACTION or not.

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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 104 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).


Nupur Dave is a social media enthusiast and an independent consultant. She primarily focuses on the database domain, helping clients build short and long-term multi-channel campaigns to drive leads for their sales pipeline.


Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check

Is your SQL Server running slow and you want to speed it up without sharing server credentials? In my Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check, we can work together remotely and resolve your biggest performance troublemakers in less than 4 hours.

Once you learn my business secrets, you will fix the majority of problems in the future.


SQL Server Performance Tuning Practical Workshop

Have you ever opened any PowerPoint deck when you face SQL Server Performance Tuning emergencies? SQL Server Performance Tuning Practical Workshop is my MOST popular training with no PowerPoint presentations and 100% practical demonstrations.

Essentially I share my business secrets to optimize SQL Server performance.


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