One of the most common problems when running SQL Servers is slow queries. The help desk or database team usually hears that described as the application is slow or the database is slow. In the ...

Given a fairly simple table which holds only 2 columns I care about.Taco_Sales (Taco_Type varchar(20), Taco_Date datetime)I want to find the min and max Taco_date for a given taco type. Both Taco ...

If you’re running SQL Server Enterprise, you already have the advantages of partitioned tables at your disposal.

When your SQL query is ready, you can run the query immediately or you can add a title, change its options, limit its output, and so on, to make the report look better. See Viewing the SQL Code, ...

Last time, I discussed how to get PowerShell and SQLPS up and running on your machines. And much like my dog chasing its tail, you're probably asking yourself, "Now that I have it, what do I do with ...

One of the most common problems when running SQL Servers is slow queries. The help desk or database team usually hears that described as the application is slow or ...