SQL Server memory grants can significantly affect query performance and concurrency. Learn how to find queries using too much memory, identify insufficient memory grants and spills, and troubleshoot the underlying causes with practical DMV queries and execution-plan analysis.
SQL Server Memory Grant Problems: How to Find Queries That Use Too Much Memory Read Post »
Rebuilding indexes isn’t always the answer to slow SQL Server queries. Learn why accurate statistics can be critical for query optimization, how stale statistics affect execution plans, and when to update statistics versus rebuild or reorganize indexes.
SQL Server Statistics vs Index Rebuild: Which Matters More? Read Post »
Query execution time alone doesn’t tell the full performance story. Learn how SQL Server logical reads reveal the amount of data accessed, why they matter for scalability, and how DBAs can reduce logical reads to improve query performance.
SQL Server Logical Reads: Why They Matter More Than Query Time Read Post »
Master SQL Server execution plans with this complete guide. Learn how to interpret graphical execution plans, identify performance bottlenecks, understand operators, estimate query costs, and optimize slow queries using real-world examples and best practices.
Master Extended Events (XEvents) in SQL Server and Azure SQL with this comprehensive guide. Learn how to create sessions, capture deadlocks, monitor query performance, analyze waits, and troubleshoot database issues using SSMS, Azure Portal, and T-SQL.
Extended Events (XEvents) in SQL Server & Azure SQL: Complete Guide Read Post »
Discover why SQL Server queries become slower over time and learn how Query Store helps identify performance regressions, compare execution plans, troubleshoot slow queries, and improve database performance with practical examples.
Why Your SQL Server Queries Slow Down Over Time (And How Query Store Can Help) Read Post »
Learn how to identify underutilized Azure SQL Databases using built-in monitoring tools and Dynamic Management Views (DMVs). Discover practical techniques to right-size your databases, reduce Azure costs, and improve resource utilization without sacrificing performance.
How to Identify Underutilized Azure SQL Databases and Reduce Costs Read Post »
Master SQL Server and Azure SQL performance tuning with this practical cheat sheet covering Query Store, execution plans, indexing, DMVs, wait statistics, memory, CPU optimization, and performance best practices.
SQL Server / Azure SQL Performance Tuning Cheat Sheet Read Post »
Discover modern SQL Server pagination techniques using OFFSET-FETCH, keyset pagination, and indexing strategies to improve query performance and scalability for large datasets.
Efficient Pagination in SQL Server: Modern Best Practices Read Post »
Learn how Query Store helps identify expensive queries in Azure SQL Database. Discover how to analyze CPU, duration, logical reads, execution plans, and query regressions to improve database performance.
Using Query Store to Identify Expensive Queries in Azure SQL Database Read Post »
