Tips for using constraints in SQL Server 2019 Avoid using CHECK_CONSTRAINTS hint with bulk copy program. Using this hint can significantly degrade performance of the bulk copy operation, because for each row loaded the CHECK constraints defined on the destination table will be executed. Without the CHECK_CONSTRAINTS hint, any CHECK constraints will be ignored. Consider using the NOT FOR REPLICATION...
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Tips for using SQL Server 2017 triggers
Tips for using SQL Server 2017 triggers Try to use CHECK constraints instead of triggers whenever possible. Constraints are much more efficient than triggers and can boost performance. Constraints are also more consistent and reliable in comparison with triggers, because you can make errors when you write your own code to perform the same actions as the constraints. So, you...
Tips for using constraints in SQL Server 2017
Tips for using constraints in SQL Server 2017 Use cascading referential integrity constraints instead of triggers whenever possible. For example, if you need to make cascading deletes or updates, specify the ON DELETE or ON UPDATE clause in the REFERENCES clause of the CREATE TABLE or ALTER TABLE statement. The cascading referential integrity constraints are much more efficient than triggers...
Tips for using constraints in SQL Server 2016
Tips for using constraints in SQL Server 2016 Try to create a single column constraint. The more columns the constraint will have, the slowly it will work and the more stored space it will require. Use default constraints instead of DEFAULT objects. DEFAULT object are provided for backward compatibility and has been replaced by default definitions (default constraints) created using […]
Tips for using SQL Server 2016 triggers
Tips for using SQL Server 2016 triggers Try to minimize the number of rows affected in a trigger. The more number of rows affected in a trigger, the more time a trigger takes to run. So, try to reduce the number of rows affected in a trigger. Consider using triggers on memory-optimized tables. SQL Server 2016 introduces supporting triggers on […]
Troubleshooting problems with SQL Server 2014 Triggers
Troubleshooting problems with SQL Server 2014 Triggers If you have problems with SQL Server 2014 triggers, review this troubleshooting checklist to find potential solutions. 1. Install the latest SQL Server 2014 service pack. Because many SQL Server 2014 triggers bugs were fixed in SQL Server service packs, you should install the latest SQL Server service pack. At the time this […]
Tips for using constraints in SQL Server 2014
Tips for using constraints in SQL Server 2014 Use CHECK constraints instead of rules. Rules are provided for backward compatibility and have been replaced by CHECK constraints. Constraints are much more efficient than rules and can boost performance. Rules have some restrictions. For example, only one rule can be applied to a column, but multiple CHECK constraints can be applied....
Tips for using SQL Server 2012 triggers
Tips for using SQL Server 2012 triggers Microsoft SQL Server 2012 introduces many new useful stored procedures, functions and operators. Some actions you can perform without these new features, but usually using them provides more easy and effective way to accomplish the same goal. In this article, you can find some tips to use triggers in SQL Server 2012. Try...