In Part 9 of our series, we explore the FORMATMESSAGE enhancement in SQL Server 2016. Moving beyond predefined system messages, developers can now format ad-hoc strings directly in T-SQL. Learn why this function is...
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Ashish Kumar MehtaALTER DATABASE SET AUTOGROW_ALL_FILES T-SQL Enhancement in SQL Server 2016
Learn how to enable AUTOGROW_ALL_FILES in SQL Server 2016 and higher versions to optimize the proportional fill algorithm. Eliminate disk I/O hotspots and TempDB contention by ensuring all files in a filegroup grow...
AUTOGROW_SINGLE_FILE in SQL Server 2016: Syntax & TF 1117 Comparison
Learn how to use AUTOGROW_SINGLE_FILE in SQL Server 2016 to manage database file growth. This guide compares the new T-SQL enhancement to legacy Trace Flag 1117, explaining how to optimize storage while avoiding I/O...
MAXDOP for DBCC CHECKDB, DBCC CHECKTABLE and DBCC CHECKFILEGROUP T-SQL Enhancement in SQL Server 2016
SQL Server 2016 introduces MAXDOP for DBCC commands, allowing granular control over CPU usage during consistency checks. Learn how to specify the Maximum Degree of Parallelism for DBCC CHECKDB, CHECKTABLE, and...
ALTER TABLE WITH (ONLINE=ON | OFF) T-SQL Enhancement in SQL Server 2016
SQL Server 2016 simplifies database maintenance with the DROP IF EXISTS T-SQL enhancement. This feature eliminates the need for legacy object existence checks using IF IF EXISTS or sys.objects. Learn how to drop tables...
DROP IF EXISTS – Simplifying Database Cleanup Scripts in SQL Server 2016
SQL Server 2016 simplifies database maintenance with the DROP IF EXISTS T-SQL enhancement. This feature eliminates the need for legacy object existence checks using IF EXISTS or sys.objects. Learn how to drop tables...
How to Truncate Specific Partitions in SQL Server (Fast & Efficiently)
Learn how to use TRUNCATE TABLE WITH PARTITIONS in SQL Server 2016 to clear specific data ranges instantly with minimal logging. Faster than DELETE and SWITCH
Different SQL Server Recovery Models Step by Step Tutorial with Examples
Recovery Models in SQL Server are basically designed to control the transaction log maintenance and to help you recover your data from a disaster. Based on the choice of Recovery Model, SQL Server decides which data it...
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