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The Lesser Used Functions
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SQL Server OPTION RECOMPILE for Simple Queries
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Why a Self-Join Requires Halloween Protection
I was asked recently why Halloween Protection was needed for data modification statements that include a self-join of the target table. This gives me a chance to explain, while also covering some interesting product bug history from the SQL Server 7 and 2000 days.
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After detecting deadlocks in SQL Server 2025 and lowering the time threshold for detecting future issues, when does the Database Engine return to the 5s default interval?
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