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Welcome to my blog about SQL Server database administration! As a SQL DBA, I've worked with databases for many years and have learned a lot about best practices, common pitfalls, and new features. On this blog, I'll be sharing my insights, tips, and tricks related to SQL Server administration, performance tuning, data analysis, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced SQL DBA, you'll find valuable information and practical solutions to real-world challenges. Join me on this journey

Identifying and Troubleshooting Long-Running SQL Queries in SQL Server

By Lince Sebastian November 12, 2023 #performance #qureystore #TSQL
Identifying and Troubleshooting Long-Running SQL Queries in SQL Server

Slow running queries can drag down application performance and degrade user experience. As a DBA, it's important to monitor and optimize long running SQL statements. In this post, I'll demonstrate how to find que…

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Find a specific query in the Query Store?

By Lince Sebastian October 29, 2023 #performance #qureystore #TSQL
Find a specific query in the Query Store?

The SQL Server Query Store is an incredibly useful feature for monitoring and troubleshooting query performance issues. One of the handiest aspects of the Query Store is the ability to easily retrieve execution plans an…

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How to retrieve the Query Store ID of a Session ID in SQL Server?

By Lince Sebastian October 29, 2023 #performance #qureystore #TSQL
How to retrieve the Query Store ID of a Session ID in SQL Server?

The Query Store is a feature in SQL Server that collects and stores information about queries that are executed. This information can be used to troubleshoot performance problems, identify queries that are causing probl…

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Understanding Cardinality Estimation in SQL Server

By Lince Sebastian April 16, 2023 #performance #qureystore
Understanding Cardinality Estimation in SQL Server

Cardinality Estimation is a crucial component of SQL Server's query optimization process. It is the process by which the database engine estimates the number of rows that will be returned by a query. The accuracy of…

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Why SQL Server Generates New Plans Even If There Is No Change in SQL Code

By Lince Sebastian March 30, 2023 #performance #qureystore
Why SQL Server Generates New Plans Even If There Is No Change in SQL Code

Have you ever wondered why SQL Server generates new execution plans for queries even if there is no change in the SQL code? This phenomenon can cause performance degradation and impact database performance if not manage…

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