2020-03-03 (first published: 2019-11-25)
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Mike Byrd
A Self-Tuning Fill Factor Technique for SQL Server – Part 2
Introduction Fill Factor is a parameter most of us have ignored because there is no definitive way to calculate what the correct value should be. Part 1 of this series describes a new technique to dynamically determine index fill factors for all indexes within a database. Part 2 covers an analysis of the data collection […]
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A Self-Tuning Fill Factor Technique for SQL Server – Part 1
Introduction So what’s all the fuss about Fill Factor? It is a SQL Server parameter I’ve ignored for 20+ years. The main reason was/is I’ve had no idea about what value to use. There is just no documented definitive guidance. Back in April at SQL Saturday #830 - Colorado Springs, I attended two sessions by […]
2019-08-20
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More On Column Order Indexes – Part 2
Continued analysis of index architecture with revised clustered index. Part 2 of Column Order Indexes
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More On Column Order Indexes – Part 2
Continued analysis of index architecture with revised clustered index. Part 2 of Column Order Indexes
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Index Column Order – Be Happy!
Ever wonder about index column order; this piece should give some insight.
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The SQL Server LAG Function
The LAG function can really improve performance over the old double JOIN.
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TOP vs Max/Min: Is there a difference?
Is there a difference between using TOP and MAX/MIN to return and end value to a table?
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Scalar Functions with Query Plans: Not all is obvious!
Scalar functions in Query Plans just don't always show the whole story!
2018-06-04
842 reads
Covering Indexes: Not Just for SELECT but also for UPDATE statements
Covering indexes help UPDATE performance also
2018-05-15
3,985 reads
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