CXPACKET Wait Type Another great way to know that it is time to add indexes to a SQL Server database is by looking at the specific wait types for the queries which are running longer than expected.

First introduced in SQL Server 2012, columnstore indexes can give you major performance gains -- provided you have the right workloads. Here's how columnstore indexes work and what types of data ...

Indexes in SQL Server can greatly enhance the performance of queries, especially on large datasets. Indexes are similar to the index in a book – they help locate data faster. In SQL Server, there are ...

Most Common Wait Types in SQL Server and What They Mean. ASYNC_NETWORK_IO—The async_network_io wait types point to network-related issues. They are most-often caused by a client application not ...

I wanted to get some suggestions for scheduled maintenace on a SQL Server 2000 box that is hosting a relatively small database (<=13GB). I already have a weekly integrity check that reorganizes ...

This SQL script provides a detailed view of index allocation, filegroup usage, and physical storage for user tables in any SQL Server database. It's a valuable tool for DBAs and data engineers aiming ...