Adaptive Query Processing – Batch Mode Adaptive Join
Let's explore how SQL Server 2017 automatically adapts between nested loop and hash join operators
Effectiveness
Today Steve Jones notes that your software should handle the load and work, but it needs to get done as well.
Azure DWH part 24: Elastic queries
This article will explain what is an elastic query and show an example.
Automatic Database Seeding
Set up and use the automatic databases seeding feature for Availability Groups.
Innovation Needs Information
We need data to innovate more. Steve Jones reminds us this means opportunity for many of us.
It's an Exciting Time
I read a lot of history (as you no doubt notice from my other editorials). I’m currently reading an excellent book on the air war in World War One, Marked for Death: The First War in the Air. One of the fascinating aspects of the war is just how fast the technology shifted. At the […]
Formatted ASCII Results from a SELECT
Generate aligned output from SELECT statement for code comments using a simple stored procedure.
The GDPR Sky is Falling
GDPR is coming and many are concerned. Steve Jones has a few thoughts today.
Customize Software or Process
The build v buy decision isn't the final one. We also need to decide if we'll use software as is or customize it.
Blogs
A New Word: Anderance
By Steve Jones
anderance – n. the awareness that your partner perceives the relationship from a totally...
Troubleshooting SQL Server – Starting with the Error Log
By gbargsley
We’ve all been there. Someone walks up and asks, “Is SQL Server having issues?”...
From OLTP to Analytics: Bridging the Gap with Modern SQL Architectures
By Chris Yates
In the beginning, there was OLTP – Online Transaction Processing. Fast, reliable, and ruthlessly...
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Parameter Sensitive Plan Optimization in SQL Server 2022
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Minimum Change Tracking Retention
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Question of the Day
Minimum Change Tracking Retention
If I am running this code:
ALTER DATABASE AdventureWorks2017 SET CHANGE_TRACKING = ON (CHANGE_RETENTION=xxx);What is the minimum amount of time I can set? See possible answers