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Optimized Plan Forcing: Cutting Compile Time in SQL Server 2022

March 6, 2012
Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
Execution Plan, Query Store, SQL Performance, SQL Server 2022

Check optimized plan forcing in SQL Server 2022 through scoped configuration and Query Store replay flags, then compare compile duration.

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Caching Query Results in the Application

October 17, 2011
Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
Best Practices, Developer, Query Store, SQL Cache, SQL Server

Caching query results in the application can reduce repeated reads when ownership, expiry, invalidation, and memory cost are clear.

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Azure SQL Database for the On-Premises DBA

September 25, 2011
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Cloud Computing, DBA, Query Store, SQL Azure

Azure SQL database for the on-premises DBA changes patching and backups, while leaving query tuning, access, cost, and recovery checks with your team.

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Assessing a Database Before a Migration

August 24, 2010
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Compatibility Level, DBA, Query Store, SQL Migration

Assessing a database before a migration covers features in use, compatibility, size, dependencies, and the evidence needed before a date is promised.

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Getting SQL Server Data Into Power BI

May 24, 2010
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
Business Intelligence, Data Visualization, Query Store, SQL Server, SQL View

Power BI can read SQL Server through Import or DirectQuery; stable views, folding, and workload checks keep the database responsive.

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Finding the Slowest Statement Inside a Stored Procedure

October 20, 2009
Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
Execution Plan, Query Store, SQL Performance, SQL Stored Procedure

Find the slowest statement inside a stored procedure using query stats offsets, CPU and read totals, then confirm with Query Store.

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Raising a Database Compatibility Level Safely

August 23, 2009
Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
Compatibility Level, Query Store, SQL Performance, SQL Server

Raise a compatibility level safely by capturing a Query Store baseline, changing one database, comparing plans, and keeping a tested reversal.

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