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SQL SERVER – Denali – ObjectID in Negative – Local TempTable has Negative ObjectID
On Denali I saw many negative ObjectID values in sys.all_objects. Here is how I found out that each local temp table gets a negative ObjectID.
Statistics Histograms Explained
Statistics histograms explained through steps, RANGE_ROWS, EQ_ROWS, and DBCC SHOW_STATISTICS help connect data shape to plan estimates.
STCurveToLine: Convert Curves to Linear Approximations
STCurveToLine approximates circular curves with linear geometry. Compare curve, polygon, point, empty and NULL results by their type and state.
SQL SERVER – 2012 – Zoom Query Editor
The zoom query editor feature in SQL Server 2012 makes code large enough for presentations, group discussions or anyone who prefers big fonts.
SQL SERVER – Log File Growing for Model Database – model Database Log File Grew Too Big
Why did the model database log file grow every day with no activity? The reader was backing up the model database every night. Here is the proof.
SQL SERVER 2008 – 2012 – Declare and Assign Variable in Single Statement
Since SQL Server 2008 you can declare and assign variable values in one statement. This inline assignment saves lines of code, yet I rarely see it used.
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