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When SQL Server executes a query in parallel, CPU threads often share the workload unevenly. Some handle a significant portion of the rows, while others manage much less.
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I want to take a moment to extend my heartfelt wishes for a wonderful season and an even better year ahead. I have some learning opportunities for everyone in this blog post.Â
SQL Server Functions for Smart Data Handling – Video Course
I’m excited to introduce my latest offering, the “SQL Server Functions for Smart Data Handling” course, designed to enhance your skills in advanced data handling techniques.
Functions and Missing Indexes – SQL in Sixty Seconds 204
In this blog post, we will discuss the relationship between Functions and Missing Indexes Hints in SQL Server. Functions can reduce query performance.
3 ChatGPT Tricks to Tune SQL Server – SQL in Sixty Seconds 203
Here are 3 ChatGPT tricks to tune SQL Server: quick, practical methods to optimize your queries, with a SQL in Sixty Seconds video.
Function in the WHERE Clause – SQL in Sixty Seconds 201
Few even asked me to build a video on this topic. Hence, I decided to make a Function in the WHERE Clause – SQL in Sixty Seconds 201.







