title: What is the purpose for using OPTION(MAXDOP 1) in SQL Server?
body: <p>I have never clearly understood the usage of <code>MAXDOP</code>. I do know that it makes the query faster and that it is the last item that I can use for Query Optimization.</p>
  <p>However, my question is, when and where it is best suited to use in a query?</p>