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Faking Read and Writes in SQL Server Index DMVs (Trainer Resource)

Faking Read and Writes in SQL Server Index DMVs (Trainer Resource)

By Kendra Little on February 25, 2016

Tags: dmvs , training

Trainers and speakers need the code they write to be predictable, re-runnable, and as fast as possible. Faking writes can be useful for speakers and teachers who want to be able to generate some statistics in SQL Server’s index dynamic management views or get some query execution plans into cache. The “faking” bit makes the code re-runnable, and usually a bit faster. For writes, it also reduces the risk of filling up your transaction log.

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To Do: Win Great SQL Training and a Cruise

To Do: Win Great SQL Training and a Cruise

on March 31, 2011

Wondering what to do when you get a break from work email today?

Make your opening move in a fun contest.

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From Record Structures To TempDb in 9 Hours or Less (SQLSkills Immersion Training Day 1)

From Record Structures To TempDb in 9 Hours or Less (SQLSkills Immersion Training Day 1)

on February 22, 2011

This week I’m one lucky duck: I’m thrilled to be at SQLSkills Immersion Training on Internals and Performance in Dallas, TX.

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Review: A day of doing many things at once with @AdamMachanic

Review: A day of doing many things at once with @AdamMachanic

on December 3, 2010

At SQLPass this year I was fortunate to attend “A day of doing many things at once: Multitasking, Parallelism, and Process distribution” by Adam Machanic (blog | twitter). This was a day long post-conference.

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