This chapter refers to shrinking your database files (mdf, or ndf files), not shrinking the log file. The log file is a completely different conversation,… Read More »SQL Server DBCC Commands: Shrinking Notes
What is a Deadlock? A deadlock in SQL Server is a critical conflict that occurs when two or more transactions are unable to proceed because… Read More »SQL Server: What is a Deadlock
Microsoft SQL Server’s database corruption can lead to severe operational complications, making crucial data inaccessible and potentially jeopardizing business continuity. Comprehending this problem requires a… Read More »SQL Server Corruption: Corruption vs Drive Failure
Preventing and Monitoring SQL Server Deadlocks: Strategies and Tools Deadlocks and blocking in SQL Server can disrupt database performance, leading to application errors and user… Read More »Deadlock Prevention and Monitoring
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.… Read More »SQL Server Wait Type: FT_IFTSHC_MUTEX
Aggregating Data in Your SQL Server Welcome to SQL School, where we dive into the world of databases and unlock the potential of SQL Server.… Read More »SQL School: Data Aggregation with SQL Server
What is Blocking on SQL Server? Blocking in SQL Server happens when one transaction acquires a lock on a database resource, such as a row,… Read More »Why Does Blocking Happen
Master Blocking and Deadlocks with Stedman’s SQL School Performance Tuning Course If your SQL Server environment is plagued by deadlock issues or blocking problems, the… Read More »Blocking and Deadlocks on SQL Server
SQL Server Deadlocks: A Quick Guide Deadlocks in SQL Server occur when two transactions block each other, each waiting for the other’s resources, causing a… Read More »Deadlocks on SQL Server
Monitoring backups is an essential part of database administration, as it ensures that you have reliable and up-to-date backups in case of data loss or… Read More »Database Health: Monitoring Backups with Database Health Monitor