SQL Server Management Studio

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TIP: Open SQL Files in a Visual Studio Project Into the Same Instance of SSMS

Considering how integrated Microsoft tools usually are the result is frustrating when you tell Visual Studio to open SQL files using Sql Server Management Studio (SSMS). I really don't like using Visual Studio to edit T-SQL files but in the past, before I discovered this tip, each SQL file I opened would open in a new instance of SSMS. Try it: Open a solution which contains SQL files Right-click any SQL file and select “Open With…” Click “Add” Browse to "C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\100\Tools\Binn\VSShell\Common7\IDE\Ssms.exe" or if you're...

Viewing XML Query Plans in SSMS

Well after a long absence due to a crazy workload, I'm baaaack!Keepin' it simple at this point. I've resumed studying for MCTS exams and I've been reading about dynamic management views. I love them. What's more, I love the detail they provide and the capability for deeper analysis.So today I was exploring sys.dm_exec_query_stats and I run across the ability to use CROSS APPLY to view the execution plan xml or the sql text using sys.dm_exec_query_plan and sys.dm_exec_sql_text. I'm really excited about this - I figure I can use all these together like I might use Profiler to find problem queries....

 

 

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