SQL Server: How Important Are Index Statistics

In this article Greg Larsen will show you how to identify when your index statistics were updated last, what method was used to gather statistics, and how to update your statistics.

Indexing

Reindexing for fragmented indexes

Script will give you the list of fragemented indexes.
(For SQL 2005-2008)

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.

Reorganize indexes for all tables in all user databases

Script to reorganize all indexes on all tables in user databases

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

Script to Rebuild/Reorganise Indexes

A script to get the fragmentation of indexes in a database and then rebuild or reorganise accordingly

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.

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.

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.