Recently I got a very unique situation where I had to Remove All Query Cached Plans Not Used In Certain Period. Let us learn about that today.
SQL SERVER – TempDB and Trace Flag 1117 and 1118 – Not Required
Yes, it is true that from SQL Server 2016, Trace Flag 1117 and 1118 are not required. Recently I was hired by a large banking firm to help.
SQL SERVER – Stream Aggregate and Hash Aggregate
Recently during the on-demand consultation, I was asked a very interesting question about Stream Aggregate and Hash Aggregate.
SQL SERVER – Poor Indexing Strategies – 10 Don’ts for Indexes
The most questions were around section Poor Indexing Strategies and that lead me to write about 10 Don’ts for Indexes. Let us talk about it today.
SQL SERVER – Disable Parameter Sniffing with DISABLE_PARAMETER_SNIFFING Query Hint
Recently during the Health Check, I had a great conversation about how to disable Parameter Sniffing and DISABLE_PARAMETER_SNIFFING Query Hint.
SQL SERVER – OPTION(FAST N) Hint and Performance
I have a very interesting situation while working with SQL Server 2019, which I had not faced before about OPTION(FAST N).
SQL SERVER – Top Reasons for Slow Performance
Yesterday, I had asked a very simple question on twitter about the top reasons for the slow performance. Let us discuss this topic today.