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 …
Database Health: Finding and Resolving Blocking Queries Tue, 30 May 2023 Finding and resolving blocking queries is an essential part of database administration, as blocked queries can cause significant performance issues and slow down query execution. The Database Health Monitor for SQL Server provides insights into blocking queries, enabling you t Read more… Honoring those who have died while serving …
Finding and resolving blocking queries is an essential part of database administration, as blocked queries can cause significant performance issues and slow down query execution. The Database Health Monitor for SQL Server provides insights into blocking queries, enabling you to identify and resolve them to optimize database performance. A blocking query occurs when one query or process prevents another query …
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I’m Steve Stedman, a firm believer in the value and power of effective data management. Having interacted with SQL Server extensively, I’ve recognized that data aggregation is a vital tool for anyone seeking to extract the most valuable insights from their data. To share this knowledge and help others master this powerful technique, I’ve launched a new course on Teachable …
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There are several common causes of database corruption in SQL Server, including: * Hardware failures: Hard drives, memory chips, or other hardware components can fail, causing data to be lost or damaged. * System crashes: Power failures, blue screens, or other system crashes can cause corruption in a SQL Server database. * Software bugs: Software bugs can cause corruption in …
DBCC CHECKIDENT is a command in SQL Server that is used to check the current identity value of a table, and also to reset the identity value if necessary. This command is particularly useful when working with tables that have an identity column, which is a column that is automatically populated with a unique numerical value for each row inserted …
As a business owner, you know how critical data is to the success of your business. From customer information to financial records, your data is the lifeblood of your organization. That’s why protecting that data should be a top priority. One of the most important steps you can take to protect your data is to run regular backups on your …
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Transcribed from a presentation on Database Corruption by Steve Stedman and Derrick Bovenkamp. Derrick : How do we find corruption? Oh, man, I wish it was as easy as taking out the magnifying glass there. Steve : Yeah, if we had this magic magnifying glass that would let us look at the data bytes like that, that’d be cool. But …
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