Alternatives to Clustering for SQL Server
Review options for SQL Server high availability beyond clustering, from least expensive and easy-to-implement to more expensive and more difficult-to-implement options.
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What SQL Server Clustering Can and Cannot Do
Learn what SQL Server clustering can and cannot do in terms of high availability and performance.
Read MoreImproving SQL Server Query Performance with Indexes
Learn how to use SQL Server 2012 Dynamic Management Views (DMVs) to fine-tune SQL queries.
Read MoreCleaning Up SQL Server Indexes
Learn how to perform SQL Server Index cleanup tasks on a regular basis to prevent excessive fragmentation.
Read MoreMonitoring SQL Server Index Fragmentation
Learn how you can monitor SQL Server 2012 index fragmentation through the provided DMVs.
Read MoreWhy Use Both Partitioned Tables and Indexes?
Learn how to use SQL Server 2012 partitioned tables to spread a single table over multiple partitions.
Read MoreThe Sometimes Forgotten Critical Checks for Oracle
Checking the Oracle alert log and v$resource_limit values takes five minutes and can save you hours of troubleshooting time.
Read MoreSQL Server Merge Join
Learn how the SQL Server optimizer uses merge joins to improve database performance.
Read MoreSQL Server Hash Join
Learn about the SQL Server hash join and how it can affect performance.
Read MoreSQL Server Nested Loop or Loop Join
SQL Server nested loop join are particularly effective if the outer input is small and the inner input is sorted and large. Learn more.
Read MoreCommon Oracle Wait Events
Read about some of the most common Oracle wait events and get information on how to tune performance to resolve them.
Read MoreTuning SQL Server Memory, Part 2
Learn how using memory effectively in SQL Server 2012 can have a large impact on the system’s overall ability to scale and perform well.
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