Resolving SQL Server Deadlocks with UPDLOCK Query Hint

Learn how to resolve SQL Server deadlocks caused by a large stored procedure using the UPDLOCK query hint for improved performance.

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Supercharge Your SQL Server Performance with Premium SSD v2 Storage on Azure VMs

Boost SQL Server performance on Azure VMs with the new Premium SSD v2 managed disks. Higher IOPS, throughput & capacity vs Premium SSD.

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SQL Server DR – Distributed AG vs Single AG Across Two Sites

Learn the pros and cons of using distributed availability groups vs a single AG stretched across two sites for SQL Server disaster recovery.

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Harnessing the Power of Physical Reads for SQL Server Performance Tuning

Discover how to harness the power of physical reads for SQL Server performance tuning. Learn strategies to identify bottlenecks, optimize queries, and improve database performance.

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Supporting Clusterless Availability Groups in SQL Server

Learn the key challenges and solutions for DBAs supporting clusterless Availability Groups in SQL Server for readable secondaries and disaster recovery.

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Azure Backup vs SQL Backup for Large Azure SQL Server VMs

Considering Azure Backup or native SQL backup for your large Azure SQL Server VMs? Learn the key pros, cons, and scenarios for each approach.

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How to Easily Sync Stored Proc Changes Across SQL Server AG Replicas

Learn the best way to easily sync stored procedure changes across SQL Server Availability Group replicas. Keep your AG in sync with this handy script!

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Should You Change SQL Server System Database Collations for Better Performance?

Learn whether mismatched collations between user and system databases in SQL Server can impact query performance, and if changing system collations is advisable.

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Unleashing the Power of SQL Server Query Optimizer Fixes

Discover how SQL Server Query Optimizer Fixes can boost your database performance. Learn to leverage query hints and optimize execution plans.

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ORACLE, specified for connection manager is not recognized as a valid connection manager type error

The error “ORACLE specified for connection manager” in SSIS occurs when an unsupported connection manager type is used. Solution provided.

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