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Sync Indexes between two tables

I need to automate and Sync only indexes between two tables ( Primary and Stage_Table) within the same database. I tried using SSIS SQL Server Objects Task, but looks like it works only when we sync ...
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Performance issues moving 1 million rows between tables

I want to replicate 1 million rows from table1 to table2. I have written a job with a query like this: delete from table1 OUTPUT *.delete into table2 I am executing this job every hour, but it ...
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Key lookup partition pruning

I have a query inner joining multiple tables all of which are partitioned and have 10 partitions each: SELECT A.COL1, B.COL2, C.COL3 FROM A INNER JOIN B ON A.ID = B.ID INNER JOIN C ON A.ID = C.ID ...
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Why isn't partition-level lock escalation the default?

In SQL Server, locks are normally escalated from row or page -> table. Starting with SQL Server 2008, a new level of lock escalation was added - partition level. However, this isn't automatically ...
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How to create a partitioned table based on date?

I'm trying to create a partitioned table where partitioning is determined by OrderDate. I'm trying to create a clustered index on OrderDate and a nonclustered primary key on OrderID. But I get an ...
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Best way to increase no of partition in SQL Server Table

I am maintaining a database with a big big table, which portioned for each month. There is already tens of partition there but its till January 2013, So its time to create new partitions. Can anyone ...
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Migrating database from SQL Server 2005 Enterprise to SQL Server 2008 Standard

I'm attempting to migrate a database from SQL Server 2005 Enterprise to SQL Server 2008 Standard. I've run into an issue because there is a partition function defined in the database of the Enterprise ...
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Partitioning in SQL Server 2008

I want to partition some of our tables in a SQL Server 2008 database. The partition key will be date based. I have several questions: Is there a rule of thumb regarding the recommended number of ...
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How to check if there is partitions in use in fact tables?

I'm going to take a first look of a large data warehouse with many fact tables. How can I easily check if there is partitions and partition functions in use in these fact tables?
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Why do we have to use SWITCH in table partitioning?

I'm a beginner in SQL. I'd like to know what is the importance of SWITCH in table partitioning? I've created one table partitioned month-wise, with a total of 12 partitions. The ranges are: ...
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Where does it make sense to store Indexes for partitioned tables?

Prior to table partitioning, all the indexes were stored on a separate drive, per this question. Now that I partitioned a couple of tables, SSMS is offering to store indexes in the partition scheme. ...
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Why am I getting Table scan on a partitioned table query?

I have table Inventory_Break partitioned on IR_ID (int). I also created a non-clustered index for IR_ID on the table. When I run the following: SELECT * FROM dbo.INVENTORY_BREAK WHERE IR_ID ...
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Does the partition key also have to be part of the primary key?

I am partitioning a table based on a column that is not a primary key? I've read some conflicting information today on whether the partition column must be a part of the primary key. My gut says no, ...
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Mechanics of partitioning

Imagine the following hypothetical database structure. Basically it's a top down structure (Country has Orders, Order has OrderLines, OrderLine has ShipLines, etc...). I want to partition my SQL ...
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SQL Server Partitioning - Parent / Child tables

I'm currently investigating implementing partitioning for a fairly hefty (800GB and growing) SQL Server database. All of the data in the tables is relatable to a date/time, however this date/time is ...
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How do I get a list of all the partitioned tables in my database?

How do I get a list of all the partitioned tables in my database? Which system tables/DMVs should I be looking at?
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Create multiple files for each file group for table partitioning?

I am partitioning a table by date (month). The server has four drives. The partition scheme is defined as CREATE PARTITION SCHEME ByDate AS PARTITION ByDate TO ( [PRIMARY], [fg2], [fg3], [fg4], ...
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Why the query scan all the partitions?

I have the following partitioned table create table T (Month char(6), ID int, .... primary key (ID, Month)) on psMonth(Month) The partition function is CREATE PARTITION FUNCTION [pfMonth](char(6)) ...
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SQL large table design

I have a general question about SQL Server 2008 table(s) design. We currently have a table that is over 600GB and grows at about 3GB a day. This table has the appropriate indecies but is becoming a ...
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non-clustered unique indexes on sql server partitions

SQL Server 2008 requires unique non-clustered indexes created on a partition to include the partition field in the index definition. I'm wondering why.
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Is it possible in SQL Server 2008 to have Structures in one file and Rows Data in another file?

I know this may sound ridiculous but: Is it possible to separate the Data Definition (i.e. Structures of my Tables, Views and other things) and Rows-Data on a File-Level in SQL Server. I think it will ...
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Can I move rows between partitions by updating the partition key?

I would think that this would be a fairly simply question, but I've actually had a difficult time finding an answer for this. The question: Can you move rows of data within a partitioned table from ...
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Is it possible with SQL Server 2008 to have a Partioned Tables with an Identity Column?

I'm not thinking of using it for the partition function. I just want to know, if it is supported or not. Don't tell me why it is not a good idea to use such columns on partitioned tables.