Question: How to Force Index on a SQL Server Query?
Answer: I personally do not like to force an index on any query. Let us learn together.
Azure Data Studio – Explain SQL Server Execution Plan
The question was about is there any way we can see SQL Server Execution Plan in Azure Data Studio. Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check.
Azure Data Studio- Export Any SQL SERVER Query As JSON
Recently, one of my clients’ Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check asked me if I know a way to export any query as JSON with SSMS.
Build Your First Data Visualization with FusionCharts – Pluralsight Course
FusionCharts is a very effective way to represent visualizations. I have to build a course – Build Your First Data Visualization with FusionCharts.
SQL SERVER – QDS_LOADDB Wait and Asynchronous Load of Query Store
The client who has SQL Server 2017 faced a very high wait type of QDS_LOADDB. The way to fix it is to enable the Asynchronous Load of Query Store.
Why SQL Server Doesn’t Give the Memory Back to OS?
Today’s post is written by SQL Server Expert Brian Gale. Why SQL Server Doesn’t Give the Memory Back to OS? Let us learn an amazing concept.
SQL SERVER – How to Order By a Parameter?
We figured out that there was a very poor code written in one of the Stored Procedure’s Order By clause. Let us learn today how to order by a parameter.
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 104Â 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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