Like operator searching so slow in SQL server

Disclaimer: Hey Guys, this post contains affiliate link to help our reader to buy best product\service for them. It helps us because we receive compensation for our time and expenses. Introduction: Searching a query result from the table with LIKE operator with string in %% always takes a huge time. This happens because, A LIKE with a leading % cannot …

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Slipstreaming easy steps from SQL Server 2012 onwards

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Working versions of SQL Server on Windows Server

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Send SQL query results/output as attachment(csv or text) with formatted data over email from Azure SQL managed instance/on-premises SQL server

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What is IP address of Azure SQL managed instance

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Trying to create E-mail alerts in Azure SQL managed instance but it’s fails.

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Set up and troubleshoot database mail for Azure SQL DB Managed Instance

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SQL SERVER – Set AUTO_CLOSE Database Option to OFF for Better Performance

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Why %string% Is Slow in SQL server, convert scan to seek

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How to remove a bad execution plan from plan cache in SQL server on-premise and Azure SQL database (PaaS)

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