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SQl Server doe not use the INCLUDE columns of an index

  • March 31, 2014 at 1:12 am

    #285040

    Good day,

    We defined an index with INCLUDE columns as suggested by the Execution Plan . However I found that the INCLUDE Columns are not used and an alternative Index with the INCLUDED Columns now forming part of the INDEX. Should we ignore this alternative suggested Index ?

  • March 31, 2014 at 2:10 am

    #1701499

    The missing indexes are suggestions, not directives. If you try one out and find that it doesn't help the query, remove the index.

    Gail Shaw
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