Generate repeatable test data with a fixed RAND seed or row-number hashes, then verify identical names and amounts across runs.
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SQL SERVER – Query Store Feature for Secondary Replicas
SQL Server 2022 extends the Query Store feature for secondary replicas. Here is how to enable it and what to watch before using it.
SQL SERVER – Avoid Functions in the WHERE Clause for Performance
Using SQL Server functions in the WHERE clause of your queries can significantly impact performance. Let us explore that in this blog post.
SQL SERVER – Performance: OR vs IN – A Summary and Further Reading
The varied responses led me to write a detailed blog post to clarify the correct answer. If you missed it, you can read it here. Let us see A Summary and Further Reading.
SQL SERVER – Performance: OR vs IN
I recently asked on Twitter an exciting question about OR vs IN. While I got lots of good answers, there were an equal amount of wrong answers.
SQL SERVER – The Comprehensive Guide to STATISTICS_NORECOMPUTE
One such feature that plays a pivotal role in managing your SQL Server databases’ performance is the STATISTICS_NORECOMPUTE option.
SQL SERVER – Resolving the “ps1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled” Error
When with PowerShell scripts, occasionally run into an error saying “ps1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system”.
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