Our SQL Server Query Optimization and Performance Tuning course sold out in minutes, so we run it again in the first week of next year: three days, in depth.
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SQL SERVER – ORDER BY Clause and TOP WITH TIES
How does TOP WITH TIES work with ORDER BY? A simple example shows how WITH TIES returns the extra rows that match the value of the last row.
SQLAuthority News – Meeting SQL Expert Imran at Hyderabad
I finally met SQL expert Imran Mohammed, one of the top helpers on this blog, over dinner in Hyderabad. He was much younger than I expected.
SQL SERVER – Comma Separated Values (CSV) from Table Column – Part 2
Comma Separated Values from a table column, part 2: SUBSTRING limits the XML length, so I rewrote the query with STUFF and FOR XML PATH to remove it.
SQLAuthority News – Migrating DTS Packages to Integration Services
Migrating DTS packages to Integration Services? Brian Knight’s white paper covers two proven methods, and I add tips on testing the result.
Migrating From Access to SQL Server
Migrating from Access to SQL Server can keep the familiar front end while tables move, linked tables are tested, and Access queries are rewritten.
SQL SERVER – Differences in Vulnerability between Oracle and SQL Server
Is Oracle really more secure than SQL Server? A look at a long-standing myth and at the reported vulnerabilities in Oracle and SQL Server.
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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 19 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.

