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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
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An in–depth look at SQL Server and best practices for troubleshooting
When faced with a variety of SQL Server issues, you need to be able to troubleshoot SQL Server as well as its underlying operating system. To that end, this author group of SQL Server experts presents you with invaluable advice that brings together—and simplifies—practical internal information concerning SQL Server along with troubleshooting techniques and methodologies. Packed with real–world examples of ways to effectively use troubleshooting tools, this book shows you how to efficiently and accurately determine the root of your SQL Server problem so you can successfully resolve it.
Escorts you through the lifecycle of a query to establish an understanding of the fundamental concepts and architectures
Examines the use of memory including the physical components, Windows memory management, and SQL Server′s own memory architecture
Reviews SQL Server wait types and how to monitor them with Extended Events
Equips you with the knowledge to confidently specify and monitor your storage performance requirements
Details SQL Server′s locking model, the internal use of latches, and row versioning
Shows you how to use SQLDiag, RML Utilities, SQL Nexus, the Management Data Warehouse, and how to build your own SQL Server Management Studio reports
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm not a SQL Server expert by any stretch of the imagination but I had a customer who was experiencing real performance issues with our application. I'd tried collecting the necessary data from Perfmon and Profiler myself and got into all sorts of problems. I had way too much data and had no idea how to present it or even if it was the right data to tell me what I needed to know. I'd bought the book and had it for a couple of weeks but hadn't had the time to read it.
I got so exasperated I stopped everything I was doing and sat for an evening and read through a couple of sections about the tools available to collect performance related data - SQLDiags, Perfstats etc. The next day, within 30 minutes I had a database with reports showing me all the information I needed.
The following day we ran a whole bunch of tests using the new tools introduced in this book and we found the major problem that was causing performance issues in the app.
These guys have written a fantastic book obviously from real life practical experience, not theory. Well done guys and thanks for your help!
Now I've got to find the time to sit down and read the book front to back!
TIP! One thing that wasn't in the book is what to do if you've collected some performance data, run ReadTrace to load it into the PerfAnalysis db and then you want to run another set of tests but keep the original set of results for later analysis. Luckily I went to a SQL PASS user group where Christian Bolton did a presentation and reminded us that when you use this tool you need to rename the PerfAnalysis database first before running your next collection of data otherwise you'll overwrite your previous data collection.
I got so exasperated I stopped everything I was doing and sat for an evening and read through a couple of sections about the tools available to collect performance related data - SQLDiags, Perfstats etc. The next day, within 30 minutes I had a database with reports showing me all the information I needed.
The following day we ran a whole bunch of tests using the new tools introduced in this book and we found the major problem that was causing performance issues in the app.
These guys have written a fantastic book obviously from real life practical experience, not theory. Well done guys and thanks for your help!
Now I've got to find the time to sit down and read the book front to back!
TIP! One thing that wasn't in the book is what to do if you've collected some performance data, run ReadTrace to load it into the PerfAnalysis db and then you want to run another set of tests but keep the original set of results for later analysis. Luckily I went to a SQL PASS user group where Christian Bolton did a presentation and reminded us that when you use this tool you need to rename the PerfAnalysis database first before running your next collection of data otherwise you'll overwrite your previous data collection.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I met Christian Bolton a number of years ago when I done a course with him at Microsoft under a Premier Contract and knew from that how much he knew about the depths of SQL Server, and this book shows that this is still the case, along with his co-authors.
It is clearly laid out and the authors have written in a style that makes it easy reading - unlike other technical books which can be (very) dry and can only really used as a reference. It dives in deep into the internals of SQL Server without overwhelming you and gives real world examples on how the knowledge did (or could have) resolved an issue. It also covers all areas related to SQL Server, from the network and storage through to the actual processor architecture and operating system you will be using.
There are areas that will be of use to developers (indexes/tuning etc) that would help them to understand the challenges of operational systems but I would say that this is aimed directly at the Production DBA whose neck is on the line. If this is you - make this your top book - get it, read it, re-read it, and keep it to hand because it will help you out one day
My only gripe with the book is that it is so good I could loose work....
Steve
It is clearly laid out and the authors have written in a style that makes it easy reading - unlike other technical books which can be (very) dry and can only really used as a reference. It dives in deep into the internals of SQL Server without overwhelming you and gives real world examples on how the knowledge did (or could have) resolved an issue. It also covers all areas related to SQL Server, from the network and storage through to the actual processor architecture and operating system you will be using.
There are areas that will be of use to developers (indexes/tuning etc) that would help them to understand the challenges of operational systems but I would say that this is aimed directly at the Production DBA whose neck is on the line. If this is you - make this your top book - get it, read it, re-read it, and keep it to hand because it will help you out one day
My only gripe with the book is that it is so good I could loose work....
Steve
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent book for anyone who works with SQL Server on a daily basis. As the name implies it is for people who want to go deeper to understand what is happening under the hood rather than a beginners guide. That said it is a tribute to the authors that they have managed to present such a technical subject in such a clear and easily digestible form.
The information contained in this book would be difficult to find by searching on the internet and clearly comes from a extensive knowledge of the subject.
Cant recommend it enough.
The information contained in this book would be difficult to find by searching on the internet and clearly comes from a extensive knowledge of the subject.
Cant recommend it enough.
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