Extensive Performance Counters List CPU-Related Counters These counters provide insights into how SQL Server uses the CPU resources, which is vital for identifying CPU bottlenecks. Processor(_Total)% ...

What happens on the typical load-testing project? For me, the projects tend to fall into one of two buckets. Bucket No. 1: We've got a problem. Bucket No. 2: We've got a performance penalty clause in ...

You're a DBA, sysadmin, or developer who manages Microsoft SQL Servers. It's your fault if they're down or slow. These tools help you understand what's going on in ...