Microsoft SQL Server Virtual Machine Best Practices
In this article we look at some of the things you should be aware of when building a VM to run SQL Server, such as vCPUs, disks, memory and more.
Eric has been a SQL Server DBA and Architect in the legal, software, transportation, and insurance industries for over 10 years. Currently he is the Sr Data Architect for Squire Patton Boggs, a leading provider of legal services with 47 offices in 20 countries.
Eric is a 2018-2019 Idera Ace and has co-authored 2 Idera Whitepapers.
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SQL Server Filtered Index Example
Learn about filtered indexes in SQL Server with this example along with pros and cons and how SQL Server handles filtered indexes.
SQL NOT IN Operator
This article covers the SQL NOT IN operator and explains the functionality and use cases with several NOT IN examples.
What is a Relational Database
In this article we take a high level look at what a relational database is and some of the key terminology used for relational databases.
SQL IN Operator
Learn how to use the IN operator in detail with several examples of how this can be used in a SQL statement with numbers, dates, strings and more.
Improve SQL Server Query Performance with Searchable Arguments
Learn about sargable queries and how optimizing your SQL can enhance performance and reduce query execution time.
SQL Window Functions in SQL Server
Learn how to use SQL window functions in SQL Server for easier code development and improving performance with these code examples.
SQL Server SET STATISTICS IO ON
In this article we look at how to interpret and use the results of STATISTICS IO when tuning SQL Server queries.
SQL EXISTS vs IN vs JOIN Performance Comparison
Examine the pros and cons of SQL EXISTS vs IN vs JOIN to determine which code will offer the fastest SQL Server performance.
How to Check Query Performance in SQL Server for CTE, View, Subquery
In this article we look at performance metrics for different T-SQL approaches to achieve the same results using CTEs, views, subqueries, temp tables, and table variables.
Query Tuning in SQL Server with Execution Plans and Missing Indexes
In this article we look at an example of a poorly performing SQL Server query and how this can be made to run faster using execution plans and missing index information.
How to Make Query Execution Faster in SQL Server
In this article learn how to use statistics time and statistics IO settings to help you tune your SQL Server queries.
SQL Server TempDB Tutorial
In this article we cover many different questions about the SQL Server TempDB database to give a better understanding of what is and what it is used for.
SQL Server Model Database Tutorial
In this article we answer some common questions about the model database that is part of every SQL Server installation.
SQL Server Index Basics
In this tip we provide an overview of SQL Server clustered and non-clustered indexes and some things you should know about creating and maintaining these types of indexes.
Sending mail messages from SQL Server
In this tip we look at ways to send email from SQL Server using T-SQL code.
SQL Server MSDB Database Tutorial Outline
In this tutorial we discuss different things you should know about the SQL Server msdb system database.
SQL Server MSDB Database Location
In this part of the tutorial we look at things to know about the MSDB database like the location of the files, moving the MSDB database files and the files that make up the MSDB database.
SQL Server MSDB Database Overview
In this section we cover questions like what isthe purspose of the msdb database, can you run SQL Server without an msdb database and more.
SQL Server MSDB Database Disaster Recovery
As with any SQL Server database, you should also have a disaster recovery plan for MSDB.
SQL Server MSDB Database Size and Growth
Just like any other SQL Server database, the MSDB database can grow. In this section we look at growth and typical size of the MSDB database.
SQL Server MSDB Database Maintenance
In this part, we look at the type of maintenance routines you should run on the MSDB database.
SQL Server MSDB Database Tables
In this section we cover some of the tables that make up the MSDB database that can be very helpful to query directly.
SQL Server MSDB Database Objects
In addition to the tables where the data is stored, MSDB also includes several stored procedures you can execute directly.