Database performance is rarely a single "fix it and forget it" task. SQL Server workloads shift over time. A sluggish ...

As we update data in the table, SQL Server has to keep each index up to date with the new data. So while many indexes may speed up overall read time, they may slow down updates. The exception to the ...

For developers working with SQL Server, few performance tuning techniques are as essential--or as frequently misunderstood--as indexing. Done right, indexing can drastically improve application ...

Developers working with SQL Server often treat indexing as a DBA's domain--something happening "under the hood" that doesn't require much attention unless performance takes a hit. But ignoring the ...