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If MAX WORKER THREADS increased from 255 to 500 what will be the usage or availability of system resources on the server?

Published 15 November 7 9:41 AM | SSQA.net

Continuing on the MAX WORKER THREADS topic from ThisBlog I have been asked about method of calculating the amount of system resources that will be used when the setting is increased to 500 from 255 (default). Well, as one of the best practices you must...

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Paging and Available Memory for Operating sysem, what you need to know?

Published 6 September 7 7:29 AM | SSQA.net

Performance tuning exercise involves using SYSMON for the server based tasks, also I have seen users referring that MEMORY is at peak level by referring to Task Manager on the server. Not always depend upon the task manager, for optimum information better...

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/3GB /PAE and AWE blurb what is it you hear within your environment?

Published 25 July 7 9:6 AM | SSQA.net

You might have come across a situation to have a better understanding on what /3GB or /PAE switch means that are referred in documentations and forums you go on. I will try my best to give you the notes what I have understood so far in this regard. From...

Filed under: sql server, performance, management, memory, microsoft, security, server, windows, awe, /3gb, pae