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 ...

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, ...

SQL Advisor Query SQL Server with PowerShell Get the right information on your SQL Servers via the Get-Service cmdlet. By Joshua Jones 03/10/2011 Last time, I discussed how to get PowerShell and SQLPS ...

First, it is a high-speed caching layer that runs atop the Spark-HDFS combination, putting the appropriate data into memory. Second, Vora has an SQL interpreter layer that takes SQL queries submitted ...

If your organization is still running SQL Server on-premises, this IDC InfoBrief is a must-read! As with other technologies, SQL Server users are looking to migrate to the cloud to enjoy more agility ...

Denny's SQL Secrets Troubleshoot Slow-Running Queries In SQL Server Denny breaks down how to identify and fix speed issues in multiple versions of SQL Server. By Denny Cherry 12/11/2013 ...