One of the interesting question: Is it possible to Override Server’s Configuration of Max Degree of Parallelism? Of course, it is possible, let us read.
SQL SERVER – T-SQL Script to Identify TOP 10 Parallel Running Queries
Today we see T-SQL Script to Identify TOP 10 Parallel Running Queries which I wrote as a part of my Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check.
Do Stream Aggregate Operator Always Need Sort Operator? – Interview Question of the Week #240
Question: Do Stream Aggregate Operator Always Need Sort Operator?
Answer: Absolutely No.Before I explain this question a bit more in detail.
SQL SERVER – Is Stream Aggregate is Same as Gather Streams of Parallelism?
Is Stream Aggregate is Same as Gather Streams of Parallelism? – This was one of the brilliant questions I had received during my recent engagement.
SQL SERVER – Limitation of ENABLE_PARALLEL_PLAN_PREFERENCE Hint
I received quite a few interesting emails. One of the emails was about the Limitation of ENABLE_PARALLEL_PLAN_PREFERENCE Hint.
SQL SERVER – Using Query Hint ENABLE_PARALLEL_PLAN_PREFERENCE
There are so many options you should experiment before you opt for query hint. Recently DBA asked me how to use query hint ENABLE_PARALLEL_PLAN_PREFERENCE.
SQL SERVER – Best Value for Max Worker Count
Recently, one of my client who works for the large bank accidentally set incorrect max worker count, which lead to big performance problem.