I am honored to be selected to speak in not one but two sessions of SQL Server conference Kulendayz 2017. The topics are “Tuning optional filters” and “Mirror Killer in SQL 2016&2017 Standard Edition”. There are also other great speaks…
I am honored to be selected to speak in not one but two sessions of SQL Server conference Kulendayz 2017. The topics are “Tuning optional filters” and “Mirror Killer in SQL 2016&2017 Standard Edition”. There are also other great speaks…
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In almost every database we have a process that filters the same data with different filters. Typically, query is within a stored procedure that has many filtering parameters that are optional. The problem is – a query optimized builds only ONE plan that will handle every filter combination you throw at it.
What is the memory limit for Standard edition of SQL 2016? The answer you will most often get is 128 GB. But that answer is not correct, or very partially correct at best case. When you plan a new SQL…
Compression feature was reserved for Enterprise Edition of SQL Server. With SQL 2016 SP1 we get it in all editions, e.g. Standard Edition. But, it is not always easy to say will we benefit from compressing certain table/index/partition or not.…
I am honored to be selected to enjoy SQL Saturday in Ljubljana, Slovenia, as a speaker. http://www.sqlsaturday.com/567/Sessions/Details.aspx?sid=54373 It is a free event, so if you want to mingle and learn about SQL, this is the great place! Registration is mandatory,…
Congratulations! Your session Show me the cache! has been accepted for Advanced Technology Days 12! http://atd.mscommunity.hr/predavanja/#session_61 It will be interesting exploration of SQL Server’s caches, especially the most important ones: plan cache and buffer pool cache, Memory Optimized tables and…
Introduction Recently I had a client who basically lost his SQL Server databases. I decided to share this experience with you, so you can use it if you ever find yourself in so tough situation. The client found out that…