Professional SQL Server 2008 Internals and Troubleshooting (PDF)

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

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.