How to trim TIME part in DATETIME values? A reader wanted to keep only the date and the hour, so here are ways to cut off the minutes and seconds.
Does Sort Order in Index Column Matters for Performance? – Interview Question of the Week #199
Does the sort order in an index column matter for performance? Yes, in some specific scenarios, and here is an example from a recent Health Check question.
How to Find Size of the Index for Tables? – Interview Question of the Week #198
How do you find the size of the index for tables? A client asked me during a Health Check, and this script lists schema, table, index and size in KB and MB.
What is Read Ahead Read in SQL Server? – Interview Question of the Week #197
Question: What is Read Ahead Read in SQL Server?
Answer: This is SQL Server’s feature which brings data pages into the buffer cache.
Do Index Reorganization Update Statistics? – Interview Question of the Week #196
Question: Do Index Reorganization Update Statistics?
Answer: No. Index Reorganization does not update Statistics of your database.
How to Find Queries Using an Index From SQL Server Plan Cache? – Interview Question of the Week #195
Before I dropped an unused index, my client’s CEO wanted proof. Here is how to find queries using an index from the SQL Server plan cache.
How to Change Language for SSMS? – Interview Question of the Week #194
How do you change language for SSMS? A workshop attendee asked me and I had to research it, but the steps are simple and start in the Tools menu.