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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
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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
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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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Nov2

SQL Authority 14 Years of Daily Blogging and Upcoming Changes

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL Milestone, SQL Server
13 Comments

Yesterday’s blog was also a 5286 continuous blog (today’s blog is 5287th).  I am truly honored that many are reading my blog after 14 years. 

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Nov1

How to Write Efficient Query? – Interview Question of the Week #300

Pinal Dave
SQL Interview Questions and Answers
Query Rewrite, SQL Milestone, SQL Server
1 Comment

Question: How to Write Efficient Query?

Answer: There is no right or wrong answer to this question. Let us learn about it today.

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Oct31

SQL SERVER – Follow Up Question on Write Efficient Query

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Query Rewrite, SQL Server
No Comments

Earlier this week, I published a video Performance Challenge – Write Efficient Query – SQL in Sixty Seconds #140. The video got amazing feedback.

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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).


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