This article discusses sp_PerfSQ a diagnostic tool designed to quantify performance features of database queries with active requests. It includes a behavioural parser and can assist in troubleshooting complex performance issues.
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In SQL Server 2025, what is returned by this code:
SELECT EDIT_DISTANCE('tim', 'tom')
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