Look, Ma, No Surprises
Last week I demonstrated at least 30% performance improvement by switching to memory optimised table-valued parameters on SQL Server 2016. This week I will demonstrate… Read More »Look, Ma, No Surprises
How to make your T-SQL thirty percent faster
Last week, I mentioned a feature in SQL Server, and now in Azure SQL Database, called Memory-Optimized Table-Valued Parameters, which makes use of In-Memory OLTP… Read More »How to make your T-SQL thirty percent faster
Memory-Optimized Table-Valued Parameters
November brings me back to my regular weekly posting schedule. I attended PASS Summit 2016 last week, and saw a lot of great sessions. Aside… Read More »Memory-Optimized Table-Valued Parameters
Interview Questions for a SQL Server DBA
When I’m interviewing a SQL Server DBA, I have three questions that I always ask. My favourite interview question is this: “What is the difference… Read More »Interview Questions for a SQL Server DBA
Should I upgrade SQL Server 2012, or migrate to Azure?
[Last updated February 27, 2020] Brent Ozar Unlimited runs a website called SQL Server Updates which comes in really handy for keeping your on-premises SQL… Read More »Should I upgrade SQL Server 2012, or migrate to Azure?
What to do at PASS Summit 2016
Next week, while blog posts are scheduled as expected, I will be attending my third PASS Summit. Summit 2014 In my first year, I attended every single event… Read More »What to do at PASS Summit 2016
Temporal Tables in Azure SQL Database
In the latest Microsoft Azure newsletter I received last week was this most excellent news: Azure SQL Database Temporal Tables generally available Temporal Tables let… Read More »Temporal Tables in Azure SQL Database
Azure Storage Throughput
Hot on the heels of DTUs from earlier this week, today we’re going to switch focus a little, while staying with Azure, and have a quick… Read More »Azure Storage Throughput
Database Throughput Units
Last time we briefly touched on the metric that Microsoft uses to keep your Azure SQL Database in check: the DTU, or database throughput unit.… Read More »Database Throughput Units
Azure SQL Database Limits
Let’s talk briefly about resource limits with Azure SQL Database. Because we have to share resources with other users, and because Microsoft doesn’t want us… Read More »Azure SQL Database Limits
Planning matters
It’s the 2016 PASS Summit at the end of this month, and I’ll be attending for my third year. Because I’m a glutton for punishment,… Read More »Planning matters
On clustered indexes, clustering keys and primary keys
Many smart people have spoken about clustering keys and primary keys before, so here’s a less smart take on the topic. Let’s define some things… Read More »On clustered indexes, clustering keys and primary keys
A dalliance with distance
During a recent engagement, I was tasked with making a query faster. Since I signed an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement), I can’t go into detail, but… Read More »A dalliance with distance
The Data Migration Assistant
I’ve written quite a lot about Azure SQL Database recently, but that doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten about the on-premises version of SQL Server. What could… Read More »The Data Migration Assistant
Max Server Memory Revisited
Some time ago, I added a free resource to this site to help DBAs know how much max server memory should be assigned to SQL… Read More »Max Server Memory Revisited