SQL Server performance tuning is a complex topic due to how layered it is. While performance problems can often be traced back to data storage issues, the performance tuning process is a "holistic ...

In SQL Server 2000, we had a nifty little utility called rebuildm.exe which would rebuild the master database in emergency situations. This utility was removed in SQL Server 2005 and has not been seen ...

A common SQL habit is to use SELECT * on a query, because it’s tedious to list all the columns you need. Plus, sometimes those columns may change over time, so why not just do things the easy way? But ...

This book aims to improve your SQL queries using design patterns, how does it fare? The book contains a wide range of topics, supposedly held together by design patterns and best practices. Design ...

A complete, classroom‑ready PowerPoint covering databases and SQL for OCR GCSE Computer Science Paper 2. Clear explanations, worked examples, and exam‑style practice — ideal for Year 10–11. his ...