Using UPDATE STATISTICS to fake row counts

Here’s a quick tip: When you’re evaluating query strategies, you may want to consider how your query will scale when the volume in your database goes up. This does not neccessarily mean that you have to start filling your tables with gigabytes on gigabytes of data.

Introduction to DML triggers

A trigger is like a stored procedure that automatically (and atomically) executes on a given condition, for instance when you insert a record into a table. Used properly, this is a powerful tool to enforce business rules, perform automated calculations, log changes, and more. But triggers also come with some potential pitfalls.