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Slow running queries can drag down application performance and degrade user experience. As a DBA, it's important to monitor and optimize long running SQL statements. In this post, I'll demonstrate how to find que…

The SQL Server Query Store is an incredibly useful feature for monitoring and troubleshooting query performance issues. One of the handiest aspects of the Query Store is the ability to easily retrieve execution plans an…

The Query Store is a feature in SQL Server that collects and stores information about queries that are executed. This information can be used to troubleshoot performance problems, identify queries that are causing probl…

UDL file for SQL connectivity check A UDL (Universal Data Link) file is a text file that stores connection information for a data source. UDL files can be used to test connectivity to a variety of data sources, includin…

Azure SQL Managed Instance provides a robust environment for running SQL Server workloads in the cloud. However, it does come with certain limitations, one of which revolves around the retention of SQL Agent job history…

In the world of database management, identifying queries responsible for high CPU usage is paramount for maintaining optimal performance. This article will guide you through two essential SQL statements that can help…