View the database size

To view the current database size, execute the following TSQL:

declare @db sysname
select @db = db_name()
exec sp_helpdb @db

Getting the list of parameter for stored procedure

There are 2 ways to list down the parameters for stored procedure.

(1) In SQL2000 or above, you may do this:

  select *
  from syscolumns
  where id = object_id('pr_get_sales_data')

(2) In SQL2005 or above, you may do this:

  select *
  from information_schema.parameters
  where specific_name = 'pr_get_sales_data'

Installing SQL Express silently

Run the following command to install the SQL Express without letting the user to choose the configuration. Please take note that the "checking pre-requisite" window will still appear on the screen.

   SQLEXPR.EXE ADDLOCAL=SQL_Engine INSTANCENAME=testsql /qb

Encrypting database in SQL 2008

SQL 2008 provides a transparent data encryption. No more complicated calls to the encryption function and SQL statement.


http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb934049.aspx

Maximum Capacity Specifications for SQL Server

Want to know how far MSSQL Server can go? Check this out:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143432.aspx

Query performance

Checklist for Analyzing Slow-Running Queries

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms177500.aspx

Advanced Query Tuning Concepts

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms191426.aspx

SQL analyzer - graphical execution plan icons

There are 2 ways to analyze the query. Either using the "SET SHOWPLAN_TEXT" option or the graphical execution option (available in the SQL Management Studio).

The following URL contains the icons that were used in the graphical execution option.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms175913.aspx