SQL Server : Index Part 3 :Explaining the Clustered Table Structure
In SQL server, there are two types of table based on the storage.A table with clustered index is called Clustered...
2013-03-12
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SQL Server : Understanding the IAM Page
In my earlier post, we have discussed about Data,GAM,SGAMand PFS pages. In this post, let us try to understand about...
2013-03-07
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SQL Server : Index Part 2 : Structure of Heap Tables
In the earlier post we tried to understand the difference between a table having clustered index and does not have a clustered...
2013-03-06
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SSRS: Report Server Usage Report
While working with SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Service) it is very common to look into the Execution log to understand...
2013-03-06
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Windows Server 2008 Cluster: Understanding the Cluster Log Behavior
In any system, logs are very important to troubleshoot the issue. In the case of windows cluster, cluster logs are...
2012-10-17
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SQL Server : Index Part 1 : Basics of index
While conducting interviews , I have noticed that, many people does not have clear picture about index.Many of them does not...
2012-10-11
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SQL Server:Understanding The Page Free Space (PFS) Page
In my earlier post, we have discussed about GAM and SGAM Page and Data Page. In this postlet us discuss about...
2012-10-10
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SQL Server: Sending Email in HTML Table Format Using TSQL
As part of our DBA life , we have to configure many alert or statistical mails which gives an idea about...
2012-10-04
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SQL Server : Setting up Server Side Trace
For a DBA, SQL profiler is a great tool to trouble shoot performance issues. It is a pain to configure...
2012-10-02
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SQL Server: Part 2 : Approaching Database Server Performance Issues
In the Part 1, we have seen how quickly we can check the runnable task and I/O pending task on...
2012-09-28 (first published: 2012-09-21)
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Multiple Escape Characters
In SQL Server 2025, I run this code (in a database with the appropriate collation):
SELECT UNISTR('%*3041%*308A%*304C%*3068 and good night', '%*') AS 'A Classic';
What is returned? See possible answers