SQL Server has default value for fill factor is Zero (0). The fill factor is implemented only when the index is created; it is not maintained after the index is created as data is added, deleted, or updated in the table. When creating an index, you can specify a fill factor to leave extra gaps and reserve a percentage of free space on each leaf level page of the index to accommodate future expansion in the storage of the table’s data and reduce the potential for page splits. Let us learn about how to change default fill factor of index.
SQL SERVER – 2005 Understanding Trigger Recursion and Nesting with examples
Trigger events can be fired within another trigger action. One Trigger execution can trigger even on another table or same table. This trigger is called NESTED TRIGGER or RECURSIVE TRIGGER. Nested triggers SQL Server supports the nesting of triggers up to a maximum of 32 levels. Nesting means that when…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – Disable Index – Enable Index – ALTER Index
There are few requirements in real world when Index on table needs to be disabled and re-enabled afterwards. e.g. DTS, BCP, BULK INSERT etc. Index can be dropped and recreated. I prefer to disable the Index if I am going to re-enable it again. USE AdventureWorks GO ----Diable Index ALTER INDEX [IX_StoreContact_ContactTypeID]…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – Fix : Error 1205 : Transaction (Process ID) was deadlocked on resources with another process and has been chosen as the deadlock victim. Rerun the transaction
Fix : Error 1205 : Transaction (Process ID) was deadlocked on resources with another process and has been chosen as the deadlock victim. Rerun the transaction.
SQLAuthority News – Author Visit – MIS2007 Part II – Database Raid Discussion
MIS2007 is really going good. There are many things going on. As I mentioned in my previous article, It is really pleasure to meet industry leaders. There was discussion about what is good for database RAID 5 configuration or RAID 10. This subject is always very interesting. We were discussing…
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SQL SERVER – Index Optimization CheckList
Index optimization is always interesting subject to me. Every time I receive requests to help optimize query or query on any specific table. I always ask Jr.DBA to go over following list first before I take a look at it. Most of the time the Query Speed is optimized just following basic rules mentioned below. Once following checklist applied interesting optimization part begins which only experiment and experience can resolve.
SQL SERVER – 2005 TOP Improvements/Enhancements
SQL Server 2005 introduces two enhancements to the TOP clause. 1) User can specify an expression as an input to the TOP keyword. 2) User can use TOP in modification statements (INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE). Explanation : User can specify an expression as an input to the TOP keyword. In…
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