advice on querying large tables

I have to deal with a new database with a number of tables with 100,000+
records. Can anybody give me any advice on the different methods of
querying large tables as opposed to small tables?
Cheers,
Mike
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>I have to deal with a new database with a number of tables with 100,000+
> records. Can anybody give me any advice on the different methods of
> querying large tables as opposed to small tables?
Learn to use the WHERE clause.
Learn how indexes work (in depth) and then build them appropriately for your
queries. Take a look at the index tuning wizard for additional help there.
Only ask for the data you actually need.
This should get you started..
Rick Sawtell
MCT, MCSD, MCDBA|||Learn how to use the Show Execution Plan feature of Query Analyzer.
"Mike P" <mike.parr@.gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I have to deal with a new database with a number of tables with 100,000+
> records. Can anybody give me any advice on the different methods of
> querying large tables as opposed to small tables?
>
> Cheers,
> Mike
>
> *** Sent via Developersdex http://www.examnotes.net ***|||Regarding how learning about indexes and execution plans, I have found the
following book to be very helpful:
Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Performance Optimization and Tuning Handbook, by
Ken England
"Mike P" wrote:

> I have to deal with a new database with a number of tables with 100,000+
> records. Can anybody give me any advice on the different methods of
> querying large tables as opposed to small tables?
>
> Cheers,
> Mike
>
> *** Sent via Developersdex http://www.examnotes.net ***
>|||Yes, I have that one too and found it informative.
"Boddhicitta" <Boddhicitta@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Regarding how learning about indexes and execution plans, I have found the
> following book to be very helpful:
> Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Performance Optimization and Tuning Handbook, by
> Ken England
> "Mike P" wrote:
>|||I found this book better....
"SQL Server Query: Performance Tuning Distilled" by Sajal Dam (Curlingstone
Publisher)
"JT" wrote:

> Yes, I have that one too and found it informative.
> "Boddhicitta" <Boddhicitta@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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