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Seeing What Is Running Right Now

October 24, 2008
Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
DBA, SQL DMV, SQL Lock, SQL Performance, SQL Wait Stats

See what is running right now in SQL Server with request DMVs, statement text, plans, waits, and blocking details in one reusable query.

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Stress Testing a Query Before Release

December 19, 2007
Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
Parameter Sniffing, SQL Performance, SQL Server, SQL Wait Stats, Testing

Stress testing a query before release reveals concurrency and parameter risks; learn to design realistic SQL Server tests and compare useful metrics.

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Memory Grants: Why a Query Waits for Memory

June 24, 2007
Pinal Dave
SQL Performance
Execution Plan, SQL Memory, SQL Performance, SQL Wait Stats

Memory grants can leave SQL Server queries waiting on RESOURCE_SEMAPHORE; inspect estimates, grants, and spills before adding memory.

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A Simple Dashboard From DMVs

June 21, 2007
Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
DBA, SQL DMV, SQL Monitoring, SQL Wait Stats

A dashboard from DMVs can show live requests, database state, waits, and backups when its queries refresh without adding load.

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