A query on sys.indexes to find every table without clustered index in a database, why heaps can slow you down, and how to pick a clustered key.
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SQL SERVER – Change Default Fill Factor For Index
The Default Fill Factor in SQL Server is 0. Change it with sp_configure to leave free space on index pages and reduce page splits. I like mine at 90.
SQL SERVER – Stored Procedure to display code (text) of Stored Procedure, Trigger, View or Object
Need to display code of a stored procedure, trigger, view or function? The system stored procedure sp_helptext prints the text of any unencrypted object.
SQL SERVER – Disadvantages (Problems) of Triggers
Triggers or stored procedures? The disadvantages (problems) of triggers I shared with my team: hard to see, hard to debug, and they can slow things down.
SQL SERVER – 2005 Retrieve Configuration of Server
To retrieve the full configuration of server options in SQL Server 2005, turn on show advanced options and run sp_configure. Change any option the same way.
SQL SERVER – NorthWind Database or AdventureWorks Database – Samples Databases
SQL Server 2005 does not install Samples Databases by default. Here is where to get AdventureWorks, and the answer to the next question: where is NorthWind?
SQL SERVER – 2005 Explanation Left Semi Join Showplan Operator and Other Operator
What the Left Semi Join showplan operator means, along with Left Anti Semi Join, Right Anti Semi Join and other joins you see in a text execution plan.
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