Tag: Covering Index

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SQL

Using Missing Index Recommendations in a Pinch

When running queries, reviewing execution plans, or diving into Query Store it’s not uncommon to see missing index recommendations, particularly for more complex queries. But are they any good? There are many factors when considering an index. However if you’re a situation where these missing index recommendations are enticing, I wanted to cover 3 key areas you […]

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Solving Performance Papercuts with Covering Indexes

When looking to increase performance for a database it can be the smaller and faster queries which can be improved easier and more effectively than their slower counterparts. We can be drawn to tuning long running and complex queries, but these can be a challenge due to their size and complexity. Sometimes though we can reclaim just […]