However, while modifying it we faced a unique challenge that we can’t actually alter index to add columns. Let us discuss that today.
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Fastest Way to Retrieve Rowcount for a Table – SQL in Sixty Seconds #096
What is the fastest way to retrieve rowcount for a table? Whenever I am helping my clients with their SQL Server, I get this question.
Where are Table Variables Stored? – SQL in Sixty Seconds #095
A very popular question we will answer today Where are Table Variables Stored? Recently I have posted a few videos on my YouTube Channel,
Quantum Computing With an Example of Coin – SQL in Sixty Seconds #094
I decided to build a short video based on Quantum Computing with an example of a coin. I use the coin as a prop to explain how Quantum computing works.
Statistics That Never Auto Update: Find the NORECOMPUTE Flag
Statistics that never auto update usually carry a hidden NORECOMPUTE flag, set when an index was created. This post builds a demo table, shows the flagged statistic go stale while its neighbor updates itself, and lists every flagged statistic in a database. It also shows which maintenance commands clear the flag and which keep it.
How to Uninstall SQL Server 2019 Instance? – SQL in Sixty Seconds #093
SQL Server 2019 is very easy but the real challenge is to uninstall SQL Server 2019 instance. Let us learn how we can do that in video.
How to Install SQL Server 2019? – Interview Question of the Week #287 – SQL in Sixty Seconds #092
Question: How to Install SQL Server 2019?
Answer: This is one of the unique blog posts in the history of SQLAuthority, it is merged blog post.
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