How does Query Store capture cross database queries?
When I was writing my post Capture the most expensive queries across your SQL Server using Query Store a question crossed...
2017-11-16
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Matthew McGiffen DBA
SQL Puzzle 4: The Beale Papers
I’ve not done a SQL puzzle for a while so thought it was getting overdue…
I set this one for my...
2019-04-26 (first published: 2017-11-08)
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Capture the most expensive queries across your SQL Server using Query Store
I’m a big fan of using queries based on the dynamic management view sys.dm_exec_query_stats to capture the most resource hungry...
2019-04-26 (first published: 2017-11-01)
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Avoiding confusion with SQLCMD variables
SQLCMD variables can be a useful way of having changeable parameters for your SQL scripts, allowing you to specify the...
2017-11-01
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Implementing Temporal Tables Where You Have Existing Data
In my post about auditing tools in SQL Server I mentioned a few tools we have at our disposal for...
2019-04-26 (first published: 2017-10-24)
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Bug with STATISTICS TIME?
I love the STATISTICS IO and STATISTICS TIME commands. They are such a powerful and easy way to be able...
2017-10-17
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Avoid “Constants” in T-SQL
Unlike some other languages, T-SQL doesn’t have the concept of a constant.
As good coders, we’ve all at some point tried...
2019-04-26 (first published: 2017-10-10)
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Setting up Change Data Capture (CDC)
As mentioned in my post Auditing Data Access in SQL Server for GDPR Compliance CDC can be a useful tool for...
2017-10-03
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Auditing Data Access in SQL Server for GDPR Compliance
In relation to the GDPR, I’ve recently been looking at the tools available within SQL Server to support auditing our...
2019-04-26 (first published: 2017-09-26)
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When Deadlocks Become Art
We’ve all had to solve deadlock issues. Identify the two conflicting pieces of code, work out an appropriate change to...
2017-09-19
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Blogs
T-SQL Tuesday #191: Invitation–Your Favorite String Parsing
By Steve Jones
It’s that time of the month, and I’m late. My apologies. I had a...
Fabric as a Data Mesh Enabler: Rethinking Enterprise Data Distribution
By Chris Yates
For decades, enterprises have approached data management with the same mindset as someone stuffing...
Truncate Table Pitfalls
Truncate Table Pitfalls Truncating a table can be gloriously fast—and spectacularly dangerous when used carelessly....
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