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SQL Server PerfMon counters for tracking Windows memory

Some Performance Monitor (PerfMon) counters are more useful to SQL Server DBAs than others. In part one of this screencast series, SQL Server MVP Kevin Kline walks you through significant PerfMon counters for tracking Windows memory. Here you'll learn how to avoid memory pressure in your SQL Server system by knowing the maximum numbers to be aware of when using PerfMon counters.

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Tableau-VoiceBase deal brings speech analytics data to users

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NYPD's Patternizr crime analysis tool raises AI bias concerns

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Users find data preparation tools vital to BI strategies

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Can IT admins benefit from a DevOps environment?

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4 PowerShell modules every IT pro should know

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IBM quantum computing may arrive sooner than expected

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Machine learning approaches gain critical mass for data pros

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Aerospike database garners Spark, Kafka connectors

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AWS Direct Connect tiers address planned network spikes

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Maximize Amazon S3 reliability with shrewd choices

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Accelerate data migration with AWS DataSync

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Oracle Database 19c new features and what users need to know

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Oracle 19c database software promises stability, compatibility

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First take on Oracle 19c: 6 useful enhancements for DBAs

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4 Office 365 collaboration tools that mirror SharePoint

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9 killer use cases for CMS blockchain

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Hone your PowerShell text manipulation skills

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Understanding the three main goals of PowerShell Core 6

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March Patch Tuesday shuts down two zero-day exploits

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