Tips for using query hints in SQL Server 2014 If you want to set any hints for your query, do not remember to test the query with hint and without the hint and compare results. Because SQL Server 2014 query optimizer usually proposes the best execution plan, you should test the query with hint and use this hint only when...
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Tips for using Join Hints in SQL Server 2014
Tips for using Join Hints in SQL Server 2014 Use join hints very carefully. Because SQL Server 2014 query optimizer usually proposes the best execution plan, it is very unlikely that you can optimize your query by using join hints, more often, this will hurt performance. Try to rewrite the query to provide better execution plan. If your query is...
Tips for using SQL Server 2012 Join Hints
Tips for using SQL Server 2012 Join Hints If you want to set any join hints, do not remember to test the query with hint and without the hint and compare results. Because SQL Server 2012 query optimizer usually proposes the best execution plan, you should test the query with join hint and use this hint only when it provides...
Troubleshooting problems with joins in SQL Server 2008 R2
Troubleshooting problems with joins in SQL Server 2008 R2 If you have problems with joins in SQL Server 2008 R2, review this troubleshooting checklist to find potential solutions. 1. Install the latest SQL Server 2008 R2 service pack. Because many SQL Server 2008 R2 join bugs were fixed in SQL Server service packs, you should install the latest SQL Server...