BACKUPIO Wait
Understanding and Resolving the BACKUPIO Wait Type in SQL Server The BACKUPIO wait type occurs when SQL Server is waiting for data to be written to a slow backup device during the backup process. If your backups are taking …
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WRITELOG Wait
Understanding the WRITELOG Wait Type in SQL Server What is the WRITELOG Wait Type? In SQL Server, the WRITELOG wait type occurs when a task is waiting for the log buffer to be written to disk. SQL Server uses a …
CXPACKET and CXCONSUMER Wait
CXPACKET Wait Type CXPACKET stands for Class Exchange Packet. It has been around for a long time and is directly related to parallel query execution. What CXPACKET Waits Represent The CXPACKET wait type traditionally indicates that a process is waiting …
Waits by Type
The waits by type page shows you the most commonly occurring waits on your SQL Server. Grid Columns Row: Just the row number in the grid. Type: The name of this wait type. Wait Seconds: The total amount of time …
SQL CPU Schedulers Report
The SQL CPU Schedulers report is designed to help monitor CPU usage on your SQL Server. By examining the Runnable Tasks Count for each scheduler, you can quickly assess if the server is under CPU pressure—a condition that could indicate …
SQL Health Check Report
SQL Health Check Report: How Stedman Solutions Can Help Optimize Your SQL Server Environment A well-maintained SQL Server environment is critical for business operations, but without regular monitoring, issues like slow queries, blocked processes, and inefficient configurations can creep in. …
How to Run DBCC CHECKDB
How to Run DBCC CHECKDB – a beginners guide Ensuring the integrity of your SQL Server databases is essential to maintaining a healthy and reliable system. One of the most powerful tools for this purpose is DBCC CHECKDB. In this …
SQL Server Cost Threshold For Parallelism
Understanding SQL Server Cost Threshold for Parallelism When tuning SQL Server for performance, one important configuration setting is the Cost Threshold for Parallelism. This setting directly affects when SQL Server decides to execute a query in parallel, potentially speeding up …
SQL Server Performance Assessment
What is involved with a SQL Server Performance Assessment from Stedman Solutions A SQL Server Performance Assessment from Stedman Solutions is designed to uncover and resolve issues slowing down your SQL Server. Our in-depth analysis identifies performance bottlenecks and provides …
SQL Podcast featuring Database Health Monitor
Exploring Episode 6 of the Stedman SQL Server Podcast: New Features in Database Health Monitor In Episode 6 of the Stedman SQL Server Podcast, we took a closer look at the latest updates to Database Health Monitor (DBHM), a free …