Microsoft SQL Server: Estimated vs. Actual Execution Plans

SELECT vs SET For Variable Assignment In SQL Server

Let’s assume you are constructing a new house, and you have a contract with a builder. After thoughtful examination of the area, height, and materials needed, he estimates it will take 120 days to build a new home. After constructing the home, it actually took 200 days to built it.

There is a difference between his estimation and the actual result. This applies to query execution plans in SQL server as well, specifically Estimated vs. Actual execution plans.

This tutorial contains an Estimated execution plan as well as an Actual execution plan in SQL Server.

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How to Turn LG G5 into a Universal Remote Using QuickRemote

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LG’s G5 can be used as a universal remote for most of your electronic devices that require a remote control. By simply following a few simple steps, you can convert your LG G5 into a universal remote controller for your TV, multimedia players, sound systems, air conditioner, and other electronic appliances. This tutorial outlines all the steps you need in order to use QuickRemote on your LG G5.

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How Do I Set Screen Security on Google Pixel

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Pixel, Google’s flagship phone for 2016, is a strong contender for the best phone of the year. Both Pixel and Pixel XL have enough power and features to go head-to-head with other smartphone manufacturers’ flagship devices. Aside from the the software and hardware, Google has also made sure that Pixel’s security is top-notch. This tutorial explains how you can set screen security on Google Pixel.

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How to Improve Ecommerce SEO

Ashley Blood

For Ecommerce business owners, the traffic that one gets is one of the key points that translates to the success or failure of a business. Doing it right guarantees the success of the whole process. The popularity that a site attains, on the other hand, will depend on its overall ranking on the search engines. One can use both on-page as well as off-page SEO factors to obtain a better ranking, which translates to more traffic for the website.

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How to Activate Night Shift Mode on iPhone

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As the sun sets, Night Shift Mode on iPhone will gradually adjust your phone’s screen to yellowish hues instead of the usual bright blue. Studies have shown that exposure to blue light at night time is disruptive to your circadian rhythm and is bad for your health. Incidentally, most of our phones, tablets, and laptops emit blue light. Blue light boosts our attention during the day, but it interferes with our ability to wind down and get ready for sleep at night. This is the reason why Apple introduced Night Shift Mode on iPhone. This tutorial explains how to use this feature on your iOS device.

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How to Use Emergency Bypass on iPhone

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iPhone’s iOS 10 has a little-known feature that can help you avoid missing important calls. Who has used the Do Not Disturb feature of our iPhones only to find out later that a certain important call or message went unnoticed because the phone forced incoming calls and messages to be silent? This is one downside of iPhone’s Do Not Disturb feature. Luckily, Apple has acknowledged the fact that certain contacts must be able to reach you at all times. To address this situation, Apple has introduced Emergency Bypass on iPhone.

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How to Change the Name of Your iPhone

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Your iPhone comes with a default device name. Appropriately called “iPhone,” your phone is one of the millions of phones that carry the same device name. You can, however, change the name of your iPhone to the one you prefer. You can even use an Emoji character as your device’s name. If you want to know how to rename your iPhone, then this tutorial will help you customize the name of your Apple device.

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How to Do a Google Reverse Image Search

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Without a doubt, Google is the search engine most users go to whenever they want to do a quick search for ideas, keywords, pictures, sounds, or just about anything. Google can even search by image instead of keywords. Suppose you have a picture on your computer and you want to see if the picture is already being used by other sites on the web. Using Google, you can a search for the picture using the image file from your PC. Google’s Reverse Image Search function allows users to upload photos so Google can analyze the image file and return results based on the search engine’s analysis. Use the steps in this tutorial to do a Google Reverse Image Search.

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Amazing Home Automation Companies You Need to Know

Lê Hoàng

Home automation or the smart home system is one of the best products that technology has given consumers. Home automation gives easy access and control over various appliances, lighting, or the heating and air conditioning system inside your home. This results in a convenient and safe lifestyle.

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