SQL SERVER - Applying Query Hints to Views - SQL Authority with Pinal Dave
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SQL SERVER – Applying Query Hints to Views
I totally agree that it is not possible to apply query hints to views inside the view. It will give you an error. However, there is a workaround.
If you try to use the query hints inside the view it will give you errors such as the following.
Msg 156, Level 15, State 1, Procedure Customers, Line 32 [Batch Start Line 9]
Incorrect syntax near the keyword ‘OPTION’.
However, if you want to use a query hint, I suggest that you use it outside the view on the SELECT statement.
For example, if you want to force a join hint on your query, I suggest that you use the following syntax.
SELECT *FROM [Website].[Customers]OPTION (LOOP JOIN)When you use option hint inside the view, it will give you an error but if you use it outside the view, you will be able to use it successfully. On the same note, I must say that I do not like query hints and I have made a view on the same topic:
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Reference: Pinal Dave (http://blog.SQLAuthority.com)
Pinal Dave is an SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert and independent consultant with over 17 years of hands-on experience. He holds a Masters of Science degree and numerous database certifications.
Pinal has authored 13 SQL Server database books and 40 Pluralsight courses. To freely share his knowledge and help others build their expertise, Pinal has also written more than 5,500 database tech articles on his blog at https://blog.sqlauthority.com.
Pinal is an experienced and dedicated professional with a deep commitment to flawless customer service. If you need help with any SQL Server Performance Tuning Issues, please feel free to reach out at [email protected].
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