Today Microsoft released a new update for SQL Server. SQL Server 2022 CU16 for 2022 (16.0.4165.4 – November 2024) CU15 + GDR (16.0.4155.4 – November 2024) 2024-11-14 Here are the latest updates for each version of SQL Server. SQL Server 2008 R2 RTM Download links: SP3 (10.50.6000.34 – September 2014) SP2 (10.50.4000.0 – July 2012)None   SQL Server 2022 RTM Download links: NoneCU16 …

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Automatic SQL Tuning: The Pros and Cons Automatic SQL tuning aims to simplify the optimization of SQL queries by automating the process. It can save time and improve performance, but it’s important to weigh the pros and cons before fully relying on this technology. What is Automatic SQL Tuning? Automatic SQL tuning involves tools that identify poorly performing queries and …

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Today Microsoft released a new update for SQL Server. SQL Server 2016 CU17 + GDR for SP2 (13.0.5893.48 – June 2022) CU17 for 2016 SP2 (13.0.5888.11 – March 2021) CU15 + GDR for SP1 (13.0.4604.0 – July 2019) CU15 for SP1 (13.0.4574.0 – May 2019) CU9 for RTM (13.0.2216.0 – November 2017) 2024-11-12 Here are the latest updates for each …

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Welcome to all SQL enthusiasts! We’re ecstatic to introduce our comprehensive offering – The Everything SQL Server Bundle. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned professional, this bundle promises to elevate your SQL Server prowess. Course Lineup We’ve curated a diverse and powerful set of courses to ensure you’re equipped with holistic SQL Server knowledge: SQL Server Interview Questions …

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Understanding the CXPACKET and CXCONSUMER Wait Types in SQL Server In SQL Server, two of the most commonly encountered wait types are CXPACKET and CXCONSUMER. These wait types are closely tied to parallel query execution, which SQL Server uses to enhance performance by dividing workloads across multiple CPU cores. While parallelism is designed to improve performance, it can sometimes cause …

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DBCC FREEPROCCACHE is a DBCC command in Microsoft SQL Server that can be used to clear the procedure cache, which is a region of memory that stores the execution plans for stored procedures, triggers, and ad hoc Transact-SQL batches. Clearing the procedure cache can be useful for troubleshooting performance issues or testing the effects of changes to the database schema …

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