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Microsoft SQL Server Performance Monitoring and Tuning News
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January 17, 2018
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Jan'18
Meltdown and Spectre fixes eyed for SQL Server performance issues
Microsoft has responded to the Spectre and Meltdown chip vulnerabilities with patches and other fixes. But IT teams need to sort out SQL Server performance issues they may create.
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September 09, 2015
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Sep'15
SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer gets MySQL support
The latest version of SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer works with MySQL, giving users of both Oracle and MySQL support with a common performance management interface.
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March 14, 2012
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Mar'12
SQL Server 2012 ‘virtually’ out, Microsoft talks features, licensing
With SQL Server 2012 released in a “virtual launch” this month, Microsoft data platform specialist Mark Kromer tells us what his favorite features of the new release are.
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March 02, 2012
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Mar'12
Microsoft bulks up SQL Server scalability to rival buff competition
Better SQL Server scalability and lower costs have furthered Microsoft’s reach in recent years, industry observers say, and that’s good, because the competition is big and knows the turf well.
Microsoft SQL Server Performance Monitoring and Tuning Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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In-Memory OLTP
In-Memory OLTP is a Microsoft in-memory technology built into SQL Server and optimized for transaction processing applications. Continue Reading
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The SQL Server 2012 Fast Track Data Warehouse reference architecture
Microsoft has released guidelines for a hardware-software configuration that maximizes SQL Server 2012 performance. Learn about what it entails. Continue Reading
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Step 1: Invest in good application design
To get the most from your hardware, spend your up-front resources on solid SQL server application design and an exhaustive QA process. Continue Reading
Evaluate Microsoft SQL Server Performance Monitoring and Tuning Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Four free SQL Server tools every DBA can use
Various performance issues can arise in the day-to-day grind of managing databases. We've rounded up four free SQL Server tools that can help make DBAs lives a little bit easier. Continue Reading
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Determine which database performance tools best mitigate bottlenecks
This buyer's guide provides detailed insight to help you determine if your organization could benefit from a database performance tool and how to navigate the tool-buying process. Continue Reading
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An overview of Quest's database performance management tools
DBAs can use the Quest Toad product suite for managing database structural performance, and Quest Foglight to proactively monitor SQL, storage and virtualization performance. Continue Reading
Manage Microsoft SQL Server Performance Monitoring and Tuning
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Five SQL Server maintenance steps you should take -- ASAP
Putting off SQL Server administration tasks can lead to problems. Do these often-neglected database maintenance items to help keep your systems running smoothly. Continue Reading
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Microsoft technology refresh touches SQL Server, integration tooling
Microsoft is at work on a delicate technology refresh affecting database tuning and architecture, as well as data integration and business intelligence. Continue Reading
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Configure SQL Server at database level with new scoping syntax
SQL Server 2016 adds ALTER DATABASE SCOPED CONFIGURATION to its new T-SQL statements. The statement lets DBAs control database configuration at the level of a single database. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Microsoft SQL Server Performance Monitoring and Tuning Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Troubleshoot SQL Server database performance with T-SQL
Basit Farooq provides eight tips for optimizing T-SQL code to prevent SQL Server database performance bottlenecks and to tune database applications. Continue Reading
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The top three SQL Server third-party tools
Basit Farooq presents his top three SQL Server third-party tools for identifying and resolving SQL Server bottlenecks. Continue Reading
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Five tips to avoid a performance bottleneck or other SQL Server snares
Basit Farooq provides five tips for SQL Server users, from avoiding a hardware performance bottleneck to dealing with database design. Continue Reading