SQL Server Ledger – has taken data integrity to the next level, integrating blockchain-style data verification directly into the database.
SQL Server emergency? Email pinal@sqlauthority.com with URGENT in the subject line.
Understanding the AUTO_DROP Option in SQL Server 2022
One such feature is the AUTO_DROP option for statistics. In this blog post, we’ll explore what the AUTO DROP option is, how it works.
FinOps Observability Fireside Chat: Elevating Database Management
FinOps Observability, the need for cost-efficient solutions in the database world is more critical than ever.
Optimize Data Manipulation Performance in SQL Server – Video Course
“Optimize Data Manipulation Performance in SQL Server,” which focuses on advanced indexing, query tuning, and concurrency control.
Why ‘Max Server Memory’ Isn’t Always the Limit
What if I told you that setting a limit with “max server memory (MB)” doesn’t always mean SQL Server will stick to that limit?
Automate Data Workflows with SQL Server Stored Procedures – Video Course
Automate Data Workflows with SQL Server Stored Procedures is aimed at enhancing your skills in creating, fine-tuning, and securing SP.
Detailed Summary of “Selling the Invisible: A Field Guide to Modern Marketing” by Harry Beckwith
Let me tell you about a book that seriously changed the way I think about marketing services. It’s called “Selling the Invisible” by Harry Beckwith.
SQL Server slow? Let's fix it together in about four hours.
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Who We Are
Pinal Dave is an SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert and independent consultant with over 24 years of hands-on experience. He holds a Masters of Science degree and numerous database certifications.
Pinal has authored 18 SQL Server database books and 120 Pluralsight courses. To freely share his knowledge and help others build their expertise, Pinal has also written more than 5,800 database tech articles on his blog at https://blog.sqlauthority.com.
Pinal is also a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1) and CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2).
Nupur Dave is a social media enthusiast and an independent consultant. She primarily focuses on the database domain, helping clients build short and long-term multi-channel campaigns to drive leads for their sales pipeline.
Shaivi Pinalkumar Dave is a book author and a women’s artistic gymnast.

