Indexes are critical to good performance. However many people don't understand how indexes well. MVP Gail Shaw provides us with an introductory article on the basics of indexing.
2019-05-30 (first published: 2009-10-26)
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Learn how to approach performance tuning in this piece from SQL Server MCM and MVP, Gail Shaw.
2017-02-10 (first published: 2015-06-08)
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How do you get help? You can post a question on SQLServerCentral, but to get the most help you can, read this article from MVP Gail Shaw.
2014-01-17 (first published: 2009-06-12)
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Why does the transaction log fill up? There are a variety of reasons, and MVP Gail Shaw walks you through the various things to check.
2012-08-31 (first published: 2011-02-21)
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Part 3 of a great series on the basics of indexes. Learn the structure, definition, and how to examine the use of these indexes in your queries.
2012-07-23 (first published: 2009-11-18)
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In the second part of her series on indexing, MVP Gail Shaw examines clustered indexes. Learn what this index is, how it differs from a heap, and how it can help your queries.
2012-07-06 (first published: 2009-11-11)
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