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DBCC DROPCLEANBUFFERS is a DBCC command in Microsoft SQL Server that can be used to remove clean buffers from the buffer pool, which is a region of memory used by the database engine to store data pages read from disk. Removing clean buffers from the buffer pool can be useful for testing the performance of a query or for simulating …
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Foreign keys are a fundamental aspect of relational databases, as they enforce referential integrity between related tables. However, foreign key relationships can also cause performance issues, particularly if the foreign key is untrusted. An untrusted foreign key occurs when SQL Server is unable to verify the relationship between two tables, potentially leading to performance issues and data inconsistencies. The Database …
Written by Steve Stedman, founder and owner of Stedman Solutions, LLC. Common SQL Server TSQL Error Messages Error 547: “The INSERT statement conflicted with the FOREIGN KEY constraint.” This error occurs when you try to insert a row in a child table that does not have a corresponding row in the parent table. Error 2627: “Violation of PRIMARY KEY constraint. …
Reasons for Queries with Multiple Execution Plans and How to Find Them SQL Server Performance Tuning often involves identifying and optimizing problematic queries. One common issue that can impact performance is when a single query generates multiple execution plans. Understanding why this happens and how to detect these queries can significantly improve your database performance. Let’s delve into the reasons …
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Understanding SHRINKDB in SQL Server: Pros, Cons, and Best Practices Introduction When managing SQL Server databases, one of the tasks that often comes up is the need to reclaim space. This is where the SHRINKDATABASE (SHRINKDB) command comes into play. However, while shrinking a database can seem like a quick fix for storage issues, it’s not always the best solution. …
So you are checking your database with DBCC CheckDB and of course if you are like me you use the WITH NO_INFOMSGS parameter. But it turns out that CheckDB is taking longer to run that you expected, and you want to check and see what table is currently being checked. Here is a quick SQL Script that I use to …
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