FIX: Switching Order of Tables in FROM Clause Changes Optimizer

 Last reviewed: August 5, 1997
Article ID: Q171879
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft SQL Server, versions 6.5 and 6.5 Service Pack 1
BUG #: 15522 (WINDOWS: 6.5)

SYMPTOMS

Switching the order of tables in the FROM clause for some join queries may result in a non-optimal execution of the query plan. In one scenario for a two-table join, significant difference in the execution times was noted between two identical queries that had the same WHERE clause, but had the order of tables in the FROM clause switched.

This behavior was noted on the release and Service Pack 1 versions of SQL Server 6.5.

WORKAROUND

For the Optimizer to use the optimal join order, compare the execution times and plans for the query and place the tables that result in better execution times in the FROM clause.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5. This problem has been corrected in U.S. Service Pack 2 for Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5. For more information, contact your primary support provider.

Additional query words: sp sp2 sp1 golden
Keywords : kbbug6.50 kbbug6.50.sp1 kbfix6.50.sp2 SSrvTran_SQL kbprg
Version : 6.5 SP1
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbfix

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Last reviewed: August 5, 1997
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