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Three easy ways to improve SQL Server performance
A sluggish database does no one any good. Consultant Don Jones offers tips to improve SQL Server performance. Tip
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Don’t get bogged down by sluggish BI system performance -- speed it up
Poor BI system performance can be a real problem, but that doesn’t mean it should get you down, consultant Don Jones says. Find out how to give your system a needed boost. Tip
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Three monthly checks for managing database capacity
Managing database capacity is something DBAs can’t take lightly. Find out what to look at to keep capacity at the proper levels. Tip
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Want to improve SQL Server performance? Fine-tune your applications
Databases with large numbers -- read millions -- of rows require efficient applications. Improve SQL Server performance by following a few tips and guidelines. Tip
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Before scaling up Microsoft SQL Server, a few questions
Scaling up SQL Server could give your database performance a boost. First, check that your hardware is doing all it can. Learn what questions to ask before you begin an upgrade. Tip
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Third-party tool for SQL Server outshines IntelliSense in SSMS
IntelliSense in SSMS is Microsoft’s answer to developer pleas. But there is competition from a third-party tool for SQL Server -- SQL Prompt. Tip
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Bedeviled by SQL Server lock escalation? Trace flags can help
SQL Server lock escalation can save on memory when working with a table strewn with locks, but it also can lead to blocking. Use SQL Server trace flags to disable lock escalation. Tip
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Finding your way around SQL Server data preservation
Need to know what a table looked like before changes were changes were made? There are several tools for SQL Server data preservation -- SQL Server change tracking and SQL Server database mirroring among them -- each with its own uses and limitations... Tip
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Gain insight with SQL Server dynamic management views
Dynamic management views, a feature in SQL Server 2005 and newer, let users say goodbye to complex queries for retrieving database information. In the first of this two-part series, have a look at a sampling of SQL Server DMVs and the database info t... Tip
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Three SQL Server hardware upgrades to enliven performance
You’re contemplating SQL Server hardware upgrades and want a shortlist of easy steps to boost performance. You’re in luck. Read on for tips to make it move like never before. Tip