SQL Server Tables without a Clustered Index
It is a general best practice to have a clustered index on all of your SQL Server tables. Unfortunately, not everybody knows that. This tip helps you find tables that do not have a clustered index.
An Awesome Job
Life is awesome, and Steve Jones things everyone can find something awesome in their jobs.
Reading Query Plans: Stairway to SQL Server Indexes Level 9
Determining how, and if, SQL Server is using your indexes.
Meet the Red Gate Team this month
Find out where you can meet the Red Gate team in the US, ask a question, get a custom demo, and maybe a prize as well.
How do you learn the advanced stuff?
Today Steve Jones talks about learning those advanced features that you don't get the chance to use in your daily work.
INFORMATION_SCHEMA.101
Get information about the objects in your database using these ANSI standard, multi-platform views.
Database Properties Health Check
Within an instance of SQL Server, the database settings can have a direct effect on the database’s behavior, performance and availability. Sometimes, it is difficult to tie a symptom to a cause, so it is wise to routinely check and record these settings. Before you change the current setting, it pays to understand exactly what it means and the implications of any change.
Networking to Build Business Contacts (Special 2-hr Workshop)
Networking is one of the best ways to boost your career contacts and help you find a better job. If you are attending the PASS Summit in 2011, take advantage of this two hour seminary from Don Gabor.
Conversion of a plain English problem into T-SQL
An example of how a mathematical problem was converted into T-SQL by evolving a script in iterations.
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Designing SQL Server ETL Pipelines That Don't Break at Scale
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Detecting Deadlocks Quickly
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Question of the Day
Detecting Deadlocks Quickly
In the Database Engine, when a deadlock is detected, what does the detection interval shrink to (in time)?
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