It is second to human nature to compare when given options. When I wrote about the blog, SQL SERVER – Playing with Backups and Compression, I did compare some of the space savings one will achieve when working with backups and compression. Though the space savings were significant, one of the blog readers wanted to understand how this would be on time? Is it faster or slower to do the same. I went about taking the same script and I collected the time taken. Let us learn about Performance Analysis of Backup to Azure.
DMV to Replace DBCC INPUTBUFFER Command – Interview Question of the Week #100
Question: Is there any way to replace DBCC INPUTBUFFER Command?
SQL SERVER – How to Find the In-Memory OLTP Tables Memory Usage on the Server
When I presented at the SQLPASS this year there were several learning that I found it interesting. Every year, this presentation preparation is something I take it seriously. I know many them turn up to learn some new tricks every single year. Hence, I invest considerable amount of time to prepare. This year I showcased several tips and tricks involving SQL Server In-Memory OLTP capability. I personally feel this feature is lesser known and never appreciated. As I was doing the session, one of the DBA asked how to find out the memory utilization of various In-Memory OLTP tables.
SQL SERVER – Playing with Backups and Compression
The era of innovation with SQL Server administration side of things keep happening, it is strange that a lot of us miss these capabilities getting added into the system. I have seen processes define the way how DBA’s work. In a lot of places, the processes, scripts and behaviors are brought forward without a second thought. I wanted to share a recent story that happened at one of my client’s place. Let us talk my experience about playing with backups and compressions.
SQL SERVER – System Function @@IDLE to Find System Ideal Time
Just the other day I got an email with user asking how do the @@idle function work with SQL Server as when he runs them it gives him some number but the number is not easy to interpret. I totally agree with the observation. When I was new to SQL Server, the best learning resource available was SQL Server Books On Line. I used to read Books On Line and learn quite a bit from it.
SQL SERVER – Stop Growing MSDB Database by Removing sysmail_mailitems History
Received an email “Need your urgent help On Demand, our MSDB Database has grown too big and we need help to check our sysmail_mailitems table. We are also facing performance issues.” I have been an independent consultant for a while and one of the services I provide is “On Demand (50 minutes)” service. This service is very helpful for organizations who are in need immediate help with their performance tuning issue. Though, I have set working ours for my regular clients, every single day, I keep two hours available for this particular offering. This way, I can make sure that anyone who urgently needs my help, can avail the same.
SQL SERVER 2016 – DBCC Command Enhancement with MAXDOP
When you want to be successful, you need to run alone and fast. But if you want to run longer, you want to run together. I have personally seen multiple instances where this statement holds true to every word. When working with customers and in various consulting engagements, I have seen it is not enough to just solve the problem. It is important to enable the team working on the project and make them aware of the reasons why it did happen in the first place. I always felt the art of working together will take us a long way. Even in performance engagements, I try to get the team involved as I go through the process of solving their problems. Let us learn in this blog post DBCC Command Enhancement with MAXDOP.