I followed the migration of a row through SQL Server 2025, from the first write to the grave. The log gets there before the table. The delete does not erase anything. And when the table is empty and the ghost is gone, the statistics histogram still names the row in full.
SQL SERVER – Impact of Recovery Model on Insert Workload Stress Test and Wait Statistics
Today we will talk about the Tecovery Model on Insert Workload Stress Test and Wait Statistics. I had earlier consulted for during Health Check.
SQL SERVER – Wait Statistics Generated by oStress – Insert Workload
It seems my blog post about oStress has got lots of popularity. Recently I got the question about Wait Statistics Generated by oStress Insert Workload.
SQL SERVER – Increasing Speed of CHECKPOINT and Best Practices
I received this question as a follow up of my earlier blog post which I wrote about SQL SERVER – Impact of CHECKPOINT and DBCC DROPCLEANBUFFERS on Memory.
SQL SERVER – Best Practices About SQL Server Service Account and Password Management
Should the SQL Server Service Account be a local or domain admin? No. Best practices from a client Q&A on service accounts, permissions and passwords.
Creating and Running an SQL Server Unit Test – Best Ways to Test SQL Queries
Testing SQL code matters as much as writing it. I show how to create and run a SQL Server Unit Test with tSQLt, the free open source framework.
Interview Question of the Week #028 – Few SQL Best Practices
A candidate froze when asked about SQL best practices. Here is my answer list, from knowing your data to testing queries with realistic data volumes.