Wait statistics, in the context of SQL Server, refer to the amount of time that a query spends waiting to access data in the database. When a client application requests data from the database, the request is placed in a queue and the client application must wait for its turn to access the data. The time that the query spends …
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A corrupt SQL Server database can be a nightmare scenario for businesses, as it can lead to data loss, operational disruptions, and financial repercussions. Ignoring a corrupt database and neglecting the necessary repairs can exacerbate the situation, intensifying the consequences. In this blog post, we will explore the potential outcomes of not repairing a corrupt SQL Server database and highlight …
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In addition to its customizable dashboard, intelligent alerting system, and powerful reporting capabilities, the Database Health Monitor also provides valuable insights into wait statistics and blocking queries. Wait statistics are a crucial component of database performance monitoring, as they provide information about the amount of time that queries spend waiting for various resources, such as locks, I/O operations, or CPU …
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Out of all of the customers we have running our daily monitoring here are the versions of SQL Server that are being run. All the data is sanitized, so there is no private client information to expose here. What is this service? With this service we detect and alert you of any issues that arise on your SQL Server. Then …
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Over the years I have documented many of the concepts around corruption repair. Want to find out more, check out the corruption category at by blog. NOLOCK is a query hint in SQL Server that allows a SELECT statement to read data from a table without acquiring a shared lock on it. This means that the query can read uncommitted …
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Exploring SQL Server Replication Types: Snapshot, Merge, and Transactional In today’s post, we dive into a must-watch video from a live stream where I had the pleasure of discussing three crucial replication types in Microsoft SQL Server: Snapshot, Merge, and Transactional replication. If you’re navigating the complexities of SQL Server for your business or personal projects, understanding these replication methods …