In the context of SQL, what does a runaway query mean?
Does it mean any query that runs wild when it takes too long? Or does it mean when it has some side-effects due to triggers?
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In the context of SQL, what does a runaway query mean?
Does it mean any query that runs wild when it takes too long? Or does it mean when it has some side-effects due to triggers?
A runaway query is a query whose execution time is taking longer than the execution time estimated by the optimizer. Runaway queries can lead to using up all of your processor cycles or other resources during its execution.