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  • RE: Covering Index not used?

    Bodhi Densmore (9/22/2010)


    Thanks Gail.

    I suspected that it is a "gap in functionality" but my query does not fit,

    "[font="Times New Roman"]If the predicate of the query and the index...

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

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  • RE: Covering Index not used?

    This perhaps?

    https://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/feedback/ViewFeedback.aspx?FeedbackID=454744

    Try adding the CBIVisitNumber column as an include column. From what I recall when I investigated this, it's a usable workaround.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

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  • RE: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    😀

    It's been a long time since I've written verse though (and I can't claim any of that was particularly good)

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

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  • RE: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    Alvin Ramard (9/22/2010)


    There was no attempt at any form of poetry.

    Records are read,

    Logs are backed up.

    Some poems rhymes,

    And some are messed up!

    😛

    I am seriously contemplating submitting a PASS...

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
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  • RE: Stratergy for identifying Slow running queries

    iqtedar (9/22/2010)


    Thanks Gail. Lets say if i run the trace for 30-60 mins in one day, but then how would i be able to capture the queries after 60 mins?

    In...

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

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  • RE: Is LogReader Agent required for Snapshot replication? -OR- My Crazy Transaction log issue.

    Offhand, not sure.

    If you think it might be transactional replication with queued updates, then repeat the procedure, but select a transactional publication with queued updates and see if, by deleting...

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

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  • RE: Subqueries to Inner Joins

    Maxim Picard (9/22/2010)


    Gail: can you explain what you mean I am probably missing something here and don't want to be giving this fellow bad advice !

    Sure...

    http://sqlinthewild.co.za/index.php/2010/01/12/in-vs-inner-join/

    You will I hope forgive...

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

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  • RE: Tips on studying for certifications

    Steve Jones - Editor (9/22/2010)


    zenchew (9/21/2010)


    I think braindumps are the best way to preparation.

    Braindumps are not the best way to prepare. They a shortcut and they don't teach you.

    Plus...

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

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  • RE: Exports in SQL Server

    Developer edition is feature-equivalent to Enterprise edition at a fraction of the cost and with a non-production license.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

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  • RE: DR for small organizations

    Regular checkDB checks are about the easiest - restore a backup to a secondary server, checkDB that. That way you test out your backup and you do an integrity check...

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

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  • RE: Exports in SQL Server

    Enterprise edition on a dev server? That's going to really hurt the licensing budget. (Enterprise has to be licensed (;processor or CAL) regardless of how it is used)

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

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  • RE: Some advice for a badly performing query

    The Dixie Flatline (9/22/2010)


    One other variation:

    ;with cte as (SELECT TOP 10 * FROM Stock.Register ORDER BY Stock.Register.id)

    SELECT *

    FROM cte

    INNER JOIN Stock.Status ON cte.stock_status_id = Stock.Status.id

    Careful with that. With the...

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

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  • RE: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    Jan Van der Eecken (9/22/2010)


    GilaMonster (9/22/2010)


    I bought this one for my manager at the bank before I left (farewell gift). He had it prominently displayed in his office last time...

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

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  • RE: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    Grant Fritchey (9/22/2010)


    GilaMonster (9/22/2010)


    Ran across this earlier, thought it appropriate.

    http://www.despair.com/cluelessness.html

    Ha! I have that hanging at my desk.

    I have this one hanging above mine (at home)

    http://www.despair.com/despair.html

    I bought this one for my...

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
    We stand on the bridge and no one may pass
  • RE: Exports in SQL Server

    Then you probably want to either use bcp or write an SSIS package. That's beyond the capabilities if the import/export wizard (though you can use that to create one package...

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
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