CTRL + F in SSMS execution plans
I just discovered this the other day and I had to share it.
First, we need a query in Management...
2019-03-05
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Arthur's Blog
SSMS tip: Splitting the same query window
This is a trick I use in SQL Server Management Studio at least once a week.
Today’s scripts will be screenshots...
2019-03-18 (first published: 2019-03-02)
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It’s always parameter sniffing: Line Endings
Combining a few themes of recent posts today. I’ll mix in some sp_executesql, it’s always parameter sniffing, and the plan...
2019-02-28
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A short guide to sp_executesql
Last week I talked about single use plans. One way to increase execution plan re-use is to parameterize queries by...
2019-02-27
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Database context and compatibility level
To add onto yesterday’s post about which cardinality estimator (CE) your query will use, there’s an additional complexity. This specifically...
2019-02-26
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Which cardinality estimator (CE) was used in my query?
SQL Server 2008 is reaching end of support this year, so upgrading your SQL Server might be on your mind....
2019-02-25
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Optimize for ad hoc VS sp_executesql?
Happy Friday! We made it. Here’s something I came across while testing optimize for ad hoc for this week’s blog...
2019-03-11 (first published: 2019-02-22)
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Memory grants 7: DISTINCT (Distinct Sort)
The series is alive! It’s been a while since I last talked about memory grants. Don’t worry, I still care...
2019-02-21
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Optimize for ad hoc VS single use plans
Yesterday’s post talked about single use plans. The statements I’m using are also called ad hoc queries. The alternative to...
2019-02-20
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Finding single use plans in the plan cache
A single use plan is an entry in the SQL Server plan cache that was only used once. When a...
2019-03-07 (first published: 2019-02-19)
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Question of the Day
Running Steve's Code
Can you run this code in any of your SQL Server 2019 databases without error?
CREATE OR ALTER PROCEDURE [dbo].[StevesAmazingProc]
AS
SELECT Consumer_ID ,
Trend_Category ,
Bit_Trace
FROM NewWorldDB.dbo.MarketTrend;
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