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Erik Darling and Kendra Little Rate SQL Server Perf Tuning Techniques

Dear SQL DBA

CHAPTER

Optimizing SQL Queries: Techniques and Tools

This chapter explores various performance tuning techniques for SQL Server, such as the options for recompiling and utilizing query store hints for optimization. The speakers engage in a lively debate over the effectiveness of common table expressions (CTEs) and their potential drawbacks, emphasizing the importance of readability and proper usage. Additionally, they express a desire for modern advancements in T-SQL, comparing its limitations with newer database systems.

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