As you know I have been writing on Columnstore Index for quite a while. Recently my friend Vinod Kumar wrote about SQL Server 2012: ColumnStore Characteristics. A fantastic read on the subject if you have yet not caught up on that subject. After the blog post I called him and asked what should I write next on this subject. He suggested that I should write on DMV script which I have prepared related to Columnstore when I was writing our SQL Server Questions and Answers book. When we were writing this book SQL Server 2012 CTP versions were available. I had written few scripts related to SQL Server columnstore Index. I like Vinod’s idea and I decided to write about DMV, which we did not cover in the book as SQL Server 2012 was not released yet. We did not want to talk about the product which was not yet released.
SQL SERVER – Performance Tuning – Part 2 of 2 – Analysis, Detection, Tuning and Optimizing
This second part of Performance Tuning – Part 1 of 2 – Getting Started and Configuration. I suggest you read the first part before continuing on this second part. Analysis and Detection If you have noticed that configuration of the data source and profile is a very easy task and if you…
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Performance tuning is always a complex subject whenever one has to deal with it. When I was beginning with SQL Server, this was the most difficult area for me. However, there is a saying that if one has to overcome their fear one has to face the fear first. So…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – Cleaning Up SQL Server Indexes – Defragmentation, Fillfactor – Video
Storing data non-contiguously on disk is known as fragmentation. Before learning to eliminate fragmentation, you should have a clear understanding of the types of fragmentation. When records are stored non-contiguously inside the page, then it is called internal fragmentation. When on disk, the physical storage of pages and extents is not contiguous. We…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – Transcript of Learning SQL Server Performance: Indexing Basics – Interview of Vinod Kumar by Pinal Dave
Recently I just wrote a blog post on about Learning SQL Server Performance: Indexing Basics and I received lots of request that if we can share some insight into the course. Here is 200 seconds interview of Vinod Kumar I took right after completing the course. We have few free codes to…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – SQL Server Misconceptions and Resolution – A Practical Perspective – TechEd 2012 India
TechEd India 2012 is just around the corner and I will be presenting there in two different sessions. On the very first day of this event, my presentation will be all about SQL Server Misconceptions and Resolution – A Practical Perspective. The dictionary tells us that a “misconception” means a view or…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – Speed Up! – Parallel Processes and Unparalleled Performance – TechEd 2012 India
TechEd India 2012 is just around the corner and I will be presenting there on two different session. SQL Server Performance Tuning is a very challenging subject that requires expertise in Database Administration and Database Development. I always have enjoyed talking about SQL Server Performance tuning subject. Just like doctors I…
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