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Jun19

SQL SERVER – sys.dm_os_sys_info and Lock Pages in Memory

Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
SQL Memory, SQL Server, SQL Server Security, Starting SQL
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This time DBA called me as he wanted to know if how to confirm that lock pages in memory is enabled for the SQL Server instance.

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Jun18

SQL SERVER – Queries Waiting for Memory Grant – Performance Tuning

Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
Memory Grant, SQL Memory, SQL Server
1 Comment

He asked me if I can provide it scientifically my findings and he will immediately approve the budget. Let us see Queries Waiting for Memory Grant.

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Jun17

SQL Puzzle – IN and IS NOT NULL – Strange Results

Pinal Dave
SQL Puzzle
SQL NULL, SQL Scripts, SQL Server
117 Comments

Today, let us see a very simple puzzle where we are getting strange results when using NOT IN and IS NULL in a T-SQL query.

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Jun16

SQL SERVER – User Statistics Report for Database – SSMS

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL Reports, SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Server Security, SSMS
No Comments

Once we isolate the user, it was easier for us to get the performance back to the original level. Learn about User Statistics Report for Database – SSMS.

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Jun15

SQL SERVER – Open SSMS from Command Prompt

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Command Line, SQL Command, SQL Server Management Studio, SSMS
2 Comments

Recently one of my clients asked me if I know any way to open SSMS via Command Prompt. Of course, it is possible to do that in Windows.

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Jun14

How to Force Index on a SQL Server Query? – Interview Question of the Week #281

Pinal Dave
SQL Interview Questions and Answers
Clustered Index, Query Hint, SQL Index, SQL Scripts, SQL Server
3 Comments

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.

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Jun13

Azure Data Studio – Explain SQL Server Execution Plan

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Azure Data Studio, Execution Plan, SQL Server Management Studio, SSMS
4 Comments

The question was about is there any way we can see SQL Server Execution Plan in Azure Data Studio. Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check.

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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.

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