22-25 April 2026 
SQLBits 2012
Query Plan Operators Deep Dive
In this session we will deep an in-depth look at some of the most common query plan operators. We'll look at what they do, how they do it and the circumstances in which they are chosen. We'll also take a look into the ups and downs of each
In this session we will deep an in-depth look at some of the most common query plan operators. We'll look at what they do, how they do it and the circumstances in which they are chosen.
We will look at the good and bad aspects of each and why sometimes they aren't the right tool for the job.
Using lots of examples we'll investigate the usage and impact they have on your SQL Server.
Hopefully you'll walk away from this session with the knowledge which will give you a deeper understanding of your query plans
We will look at the good and bad aspects of each and why sometimes they aren't the right tool for the job.
Using lots of examples we'll investigate the usage and impact they have on your SQL Server.
Hopefully you'll walk away from this session with the knowledge which will give you a deeper understanding of your query plans
Speakers
David Morrison's previous sessions
Introduction to PowerApps
An overview of PowerApps and the platform
Query Plans Deep Dive
An in depth look at query plans and the query optimiser
Daves SQL Fun Time Hour (Plus a bit)
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SQL Tips, Tricks and Misconceptions
In this session we'll take a look at some nice bits of TSQL coding to resolve troublesome coding problems. We'll also look into writing code to make use of some TSQL features that are under used in daily coding.
Query Plan Operators Deep Dive
In this session we will deep an in-depth look at some of the most common query plan operators. We'll look at what they do, how they do it and the circumstances in which they are chosen. We'll also take a look into the ups and downs of each
The Dark Arts-a.k.a Performance Tuning, indexing and query plans
This session will cover the "Dark Arts" of SQL Server namely performance tuning. Rather than a traditional look at query tuning it will focus on common misconceptions and a look a why sometimes you get query plans that do "odd" things