DBA Mythbusters

Explore common SQL Server myths and misconceptions in this comprehensive conference talk from PASS Data Community Summit. Delve into topics such as non-logged operations, potential corruption from interrupted shrinks or rebuilds, overriding server MAXDOP settings, and efficient row count retrieval methods. Learn about database snapshots, transaction logs, instant file initialization, online index operations, lock escalation, index rebuilds, failure detection, database mirroring, nonclustered indexes, failover clustering, concurrent data log backups, full log backups, compatibility modes, corruption, and restoration processes. Gain valuable insights from Paul Randall's extensive experience in debunking persistent SQL Server myths, enhancing your understanding of how SQL Server operates and should be managed and maintained.