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Smart Index Manipulation system

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We are constantly having to drop indexesfrom tables while repopulating the datain the table. We then have to rebuild the indexes as they were before dropping them.This requires writing a custom drop and recreate index script for each unique situation. If we tryto write scripts ahead of time as soon as the indexing schemechanges on […]

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2002-08-06

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Index Locking Strategy

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This script returns the index locking strategy informationfor all user tables in a database. It also generates the required TSQL statement to alter locking strategies if required. These statements require CTRL-C and CTRL-V individually into query analyser for execution. Results are best viewed in text only. This TSQL can be wrapped in a stored procedure […]

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2002-07-04

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Show Fragmentation Before and After Reindex

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This will show the fragmentation and stats before and after a reindex of a specified table. Run in the context for the db that holds the table the proc will get passed and re-index. Complile in master since the master is checked first for any SP that is prefixed with SP_ and you can call […]

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2001-08-13

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Quickly Enable/Disable Triggers and Constraints

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When loading data, nothing can be more frustrating than having to deal with stubborn constraints and triggers. This is especially true when you know your data is fine but the constraints are too prohibitive for a mass initial load. Here's a technique I use to disable the constraints and triggers temporarily during a mass load. […]

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2001-08-08

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