SQL Server Execution Plans Paperback – October 12, 2012

I think that ‘revelation’ is the best word that describes the book. The author explains how SQL Server translates SQL statements to atomic operations that do all the black magic. Grant Fritchey leads readers from basic concepts (what is selectivity, how differs clustered indexes from non-clustered, what distinguish an estimated execution plan from an actual execution plan) to complex things in slow pace, step by step. His examples are clear and easy understandable. The book contains a lot of tips and hints that really useful if you care about how your application are managing your data. When I read the book I had the same feelings as watching the MythBusters TV show: in the real life things are not the same as you think.

HIghly informative, practical information I could act on immediately.

Another great book from redgate, lots of examples, easy to read and it will give the reader a good understanding of whats going on in the executionplans

Great book. It was very complete

Hands-down the BEST comprehensive book regarding SQL execution plans

Excellent book!!!

Very good book!! Very helpful in my current job as a DBA. The experience with Amazon was great, delivered fast.

Very informative and well written.