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Make Connection More Secure with dbForge Studio for SQL Server v5.7
We are glad to inform our SQL Server users that we have just released a new version of Devart’s IDE for SQL Server, – dbForge Studio for SQL Server v5.7. In this version, we have implemented support for the Active Directory – Universal with MFA authentication. (more…)
Devart keeps upgrading its SQL Server IDE to be innovative
Devart is always trying to keep in touch with the times and provide its users with more and more opportunities for successful and effective databases management. That is why we have released a new version of dbForge Studio for SQL Server v.5.6 with the changes aimed at supporting the latest technologies in the world of database development. (more…)
SQL Server Execution Plans
One of the best methods to analyze the query performance is to explore the query execution plan. A query plan or query execution plan is an ordered set of steps utilized to access data in a SQL relational database management system. In this article, we will discuss the basics of the Query Execution Plan feature available in SQL Server. (more…)
Backup and Restore Databases in SQL Server
In this article, we will talk about the benefits of backing up SQL Server databases, different backup types, and backup strategies.
The immediate purpose of creating database backups is the ability to recover a damaged database and minimize the risk of catastrophic data loss. Thus, a reliable use of backup and restore for recovery requires a backup and restore strategy. (more…)
What is faster inside SUM & AVG: 0 or NULL?
There are three aggregate functions that are most often used in practice: COUNT, SUM and AVG. The first one has already been discussed previously, while the other two have interesting performance nuances. But first, some theory…
What is the fastest way to calculate the record COUNT?
I have always liked simple questions with lots of pitfalls. Here is the one: how do you count the total number of records in a table? At first sight, it’s a snap, but if you dig a little deeper, you can reveal lots of peculiar nuances.
So, let’s start from a simple thing. Do the following queries differ in terms of the end result?
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SELECT COUNT(*) FROM Sales.SalesOrderDetail SELECT COUNT_BIG(*) FROM Sales.SalesOrderDetail |
How to specify parameters in a report through the command line
dbForge Studio for SQL Server gives you an opportunity of automating the variety database management processes. One of them is specifying parameters in a report making use the command line.
Capturing SQL Server Trace Data
One of the best ways to gather information about SQL Server workloads is to capture trace information. In this article, we will look at how to use SQL Trace and Server Events Profiler for tracing SQL Server activity. You can use this information for auditing, monitoring and troubleshooting SQL Server performance. This article is intended for DBAs who need to collect information about workloads running on SQL Server for analytic purposes. (more…)
Analyzing SQL Server Events with help of Events Profiler
dbForge Studio for SQL Server provides the SQL Events Profiler tool that captures SQL Server events from a server. The events are stored in a trace file. The trace file can later be analyzed or used to replay a specific series of steps when trying to diagnose a problem. Events Profiler shows how SQL Server executes queries internally. This allows you to see exactly what T-SQL statements are submitted to the server and how the server accesses the database to return result sets. (more…)