How to get the query execution plan on SQL Server

Introduction In this article, we are going to see how we can get the query execution plan when using the SQL Server relational database system. The execution plan allows you to understand the operations done by the database engine when executing a specific SQL query.

How to get the SQL execution plan on Oracle

Introduction In this article, we are going to see how we can get the SQL execution plan on Oracle. When tuning performance, the execution plan is indispensable as it allows you to understand the operations done by the database when executing a certain SQL query.

How to get the actual execution plan for an Oracle SQL query using Hibernate query hints

Introduction While answering this question on the Hibernate forum, I realized that it’s a good idea to write an article about getting the actual execution plan for an Oracle SQL query using Hibernate query hints feature.