Professional SQL Server 2008 Internals and Troubleshooting - Taschenbuch

A hands-on resource for SQL Server 2008 troubleshooting methods and tools SQL Server administrators need to ensure that SQL Server remains running 24/7. Authored by leading SQL Server experts and MVPs, this book provides in-depth coverage of best practices based on a deep understanding of the internals of both SQL Server and the Windows operating system. You'll get a thorough look at the SQL Server database architecture and internals as well as Windows OS internals so that you can approach troubleshooting with a solid grasp of the total processing environment. Armed with this comprehensive understanding, readers will then learn how to use a suite of tools for troubleshooting performance problems whether they originate on the database server or operating system side. Topics Covered: * SQL Server Architecture * Understanding Memory * SQL Server Waits and Extended Events * Working with Storage * CPU and Query Processing * Locking and Latches * Knowing Tempdb * Defining Your Approach To Troubleshooting * Viewing Server Performance with PerfMon and the PAL Tool * Tracing SQL Server with SQL Trace and Profiler * Consolidating Data Collection with SQLDiag and the PerfStats Script * Introducing RML Utilities for Stress Testing and Trace File Analysis * Bringing It All Together with SQL Nexus * Using Management Studio Reports and the Performance Dashboard * Using SQL Server Management Data Warehouse * Shortcuts to Efficient Data Collection and Quick Analysis