As data in tables is updated and / or deleted, pockets of empty space can be created, leading to fragmented free space. This free space is wasted space as it is insufficient to hold new data. Moreover, it can impact performance of the database as a higher number of sparsely-populated blocks need to be visited. Oracle 11g introduced online segment… Read more
For the latest in our series of SQL Server Howlers, we asked Gail Shaw which common SQL Server mistakes and misunderstandings lead to tearful DBAs and plaintive cries for help on the forums.… Read more
