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Is your SQL Server running slow and you want to speed it up without sharing server credentials? In my Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check, we can work together remotely and resolve your biggest performance troublemakers in less than 4 hours.

Once you learn my business secrets, you will fix the majority of problems in the future.

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Have you ever opened any PowerPoint deck when you face SQL Server Performance Tuning emergencies? SQL Server Performance Tuning Practical Workshop is my MOST popular training with no PowerPoint presentations and 100% practical demonstrations.

Essentially I share my business secrets to optimize SQL Server performance.

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SQL SERVER – Introduction to Force Index Query Hints – Index Hint

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Performance, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL Constraint and Keys, SQL Index, SQL Scripts
8 Comments
This article, I will start with disclaimer instead of having it at the end of article. “SQL Server query optimizer selects the best execution plan for a query, it is recommended to use query hints by experienced developers and database administrators in case of special circumstances.” When any query is…
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SQL SERVER – Observation – Effect of Clustered Index over Nonclustered Index

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Performance, SQL Puzzle, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL Constraint and Keys, SQL Index, SQL Scripts
9 Comments
Today I came across very interesting observation while I was working on query optimization. Let us run the example first. Make sure to to enable Execution Plan (Using CTRL + M) before running comparison queries. USE [AdventureWorks] GO /* */ CREATE TABLE [dbo].[MyTable]( [ID] [int] NOT NULL, [First] [nchar](10) NULL,…
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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 14 SQL Server database books and 98 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 an experienced and dedicated professional with a deep commitment to flawless customer service. If you need help with any SQL Server Performance Tuning Issues, please feel free to reach out at pinal@sqlauthority.com.

Pinal is also a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1) and CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2).

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