Reindexing for fragmented indexes
Script will give you the list of fragemented indexes.
(For SQL 2005-2008)
2013-06-21 (first published: 2013-05-31)
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Indexing
Precision Indexing: Basics of Selective XML Indexes in SQL Server 2012
Seldom has a SQL Server Service pack had such an effect on database development as when SQL Server 2012 SP1 introduced selective XML indexes. These transform the practicality of querying large amounts of XML data. Seth Delconte demonstrates how and why this feature makes all the difference.
2013-02-06
2,578 reads
Reorganize indexes for all tables in all user databases
Script to reorganize all indexes on all tables in user databases
2013-02-14 (first published: 2013-01-31)
3,257 reads
SQL Server Performance Tuning – Index Tuning
In earlier installments of this series we looked at T-SQL Performance optimizations along with different T-SQL practices, we can now turn our attention to the second part of this series which is index Tuning
2013-01-30
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Script to Rebuild/Reorganise Indexes
A script to get the fragmentation of indexes in a database and then rebuild or reorganise accordingly
2013-02-19 (first published: 2013-01-29)
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Hypothetical Indexes on SQL Server
Sometimes, you have to test out alternative indexing strategies, but the task of creating the candidate indexes would just take too long. Is there another way? Well, yes, why not use the same method the DTA (Database Tuning Advisor) uses, and take the tedium out of the job.
2013-01-22
3,343 reads
Index Create Memory Setting for SQL Server
The "index create memory" option in sp_configure advance server settings, controls the maximum amount of memory initially allocated for creating indexes. This tip deals with common issues around this setting.
2012-12-28
3,267 reads
Tune Your Indexing Strategy with SQL Server DMVs
SQL Server Indexes need to be effective. It is wrong to have too few or too many. The ones you create must ensure that the workload reads the data quickly with a minimum of I/O. As well as a sound knowledge of the way that relational databases work, it helps to be familiar with the Dynamic Management Objects that are there to assist with your indexing strategy.
2012-10-23
4,324 reads
Scripting CREATE INDEX Statements Automatically From Your Tables
Stored proc for scripting out full CREATE INDEX statements from your table indexes with all filegroup, filter and WITH parameters.
2012-11-27 (first published: 2012-10-18)
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Intelligent Index Reorganize and Rebuild Script - v1.0
This script will provide a dynamic mechanism to decide between REBUILDING an index or simply REORGANIZING an index. Tested and approved for SQL Server 2005 & 2008 Standard or Enterprise or R2.
2012-11-26 (first published: 2012-10-18)
3,903 reads
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Deprecated Feature Tracking
From T-SQL, without requiring an XEvent session, can I tell which deprecated features are being used on my instance?
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