Targeting Wait Statistics with Extended Events and DMVs
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Wait statistics are a great tool for troubleshooting performance tuning problems in SQL Server. However, there are so many different wait types in SQL Server, it can be challenging to determine what to focus on and what can be ignored. Even after discovering that SQL Server is waiting for something, most DBAs don’t know where to look next. In this session, we’ll examine 5 of the most frequently seen SQL Server wait statistics and how to troubleshoot each of them. You’ll learn how to determine the root cause of a particular wait type, and how to avoid common mistakes made when troubleshooting with SQL Server wait statistics.
Session Level: 300
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Presentations (Upcoming & Past)
- SQLSaturday #733 – Atlanta, GA – May 15, 2018
- SQLSaturday #724 – Madison, WI – April 7, 2018
- SQLSaturday #708 – Cleveland, OH – February 3, 2018
- PASS Summit – Seattle, WA – October 31 – November 3, 2017
About the Author
David Maxwell
UpSearch Alum David Maxwell is a database strategist, community evangelist and public speaker. He is passionate about helping community and business leaders get the most out of SQL Server.
Since 2000, David has served to protect, unlock and optimize data's value within such diverse environments as healthcare providers, insurance companies, manufacturers and financial institutions. David has the unique ability to zero in on a complex challenge quickly, and provide a long-term solution that fits both the business needs and budget.
Since 2012, David has maintained a SQL Server focused blog at https://dmmaxwell.wordpress.com/. He is a frequent presenter at local and regional events for the Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS) and and works with the Columbus, OH based PASS chapter.
In his free time, David is an avid musician who plays several instruments, as well as a lover of puzzle-based games.
Learn more about David Maxwell at https://upsearch.com/david-maxwell/.
About UpSearch
UpSearch is a company of data management and analytics experts who enable digital maturity with Microsoft’s technologies. Its mission is to enable every leader to unlock data’s full potential. UpSearch provides full lifecycle support for SQL Server, SQL Server in Azure (IaaS), Azure SQL DB (PaaS), Azure SQL DW (PaaS), Analytics Platform System (APS), and Power BI.
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