Find user procedures with the sp_ prefix across databases, understand the lookup risk, and move callers through a synonym safely.
Moving From Express to Standard Without Reinstalling
Plan how to upgrade SQL Server edition from Express to Standard, preserve the instance, and verify databases and applications after setup.
Collapsing Repeated Spaces and Line Breaks With REGEXP_REPLACE
Tabs, line breaks and a sneaky character 160 can all hide in a name that looks fine. Here is how to clean them on purpose.
CPU-Bound Queries: Comparing worker_time to elapsed_time
Is a slow query working or waiting? Compare its two clocks and you will know what to fix before anyone buys more CPU.
Reading a Benchmark Somebody Else Published
Read a database benchmark by checking workload rules, hardware, durability, latency, pricing scope, and whether the test can be repeated.
Spreading Rows Into Hash Buckets With CHECKSUM and Modulo
Equal row counts do not mean equal work, and patterned keys can pile into one bucket. Here is how to test your buckets before adding workers.
Asking a SQL Question That Gets Answered: The Reproducible Script
Write a reproducible script with minimal tables, synthetic rows, the failing query, expected results, and the exact SQL Server version.