Diagnose a leading wildcard LIKE scan and compare prefix search, reversed suffix keys, full-text search, and n-gram indexing.
SQL Server Express Limits: What the 10 GB Cap Really Means
Check SQL Server Express limits by version, separate data files from logs, and identify the memory, CPU, and scheduling limits that affect you.
SQL SERVER – Find Next Running Time of Scheduled Job Using T-SQL
A scheduled job has recorded scheduling metadata as well as its actual execution history. I check both before promising a next run.
Keeping SSMS Up to Date
Keeping SSMS up to date means reading release notes, choosing a supported channel, planning side by side installs, and checking settings.
Five DMVs Worth Memorizing
Five DMVs worth memorizing show SQL Server sessions, active requests, waits, index use, and file I/O during an incident.
What Breaks When You Upgrade, and How to Find It First
Prepare for a SQL Server upgrade by checking deprecated features, compatibility, collation, plans, and application behavior before moving.
Which SSMS Version Can Connect to Which SQL Server Version
Choose an SSMS version for your SQL Server targets, check client and engine builds, and handle newer encryption defaults.