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Creating a Performance Baseline in SQL Server

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What are some basic subsystems worth capturing at the operating system level for a better overview of the system's performance?

Printer, Scanner, Keyboard
Keyboard, Monitor, Printer
CPU, Memory, Disk (correct)
Monitor, Mouse, Modem

Which tool can be useful for log correlation by loading the performance data to other tools like SQL Server Profiler or PAL tool?

File Explorer
Task Manager
Performance Monitor (correct)
Device Manager

What is one of the possible suggestions for a list of counters provided in the text?

Jake Johnson's list
Jane Smith's list
Jimmy May's list (correct)
John Doe's list

Which SQL Server counter helps monitor buffer cache hit ratio?

SQL Server: Buffer manager—cache hit ratio (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended not to choose too many counters for data collection in Performance Monitor?

To avoid overwhelming data collection (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered an essential part in reading the performance baseline over time?

Understanding the system's behavior over time (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of creating a performance baseline for SQL Server?

To proactively tune the system when a weak spot is identified (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to have multiple baselines for a SQL Server?

To capture varying workload patterns and performance metrics (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which tool can be used to collect hardware-related performance counters for SQL Server?

Windows Performance Monitor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit of capturing information during business hours for a performance baseline?

It provides a benchmark for system performance during high usage times (C) Signup and view all the answers

When should you plan to upgrade your server according to the text?

When you observe how the load was increasing over time from baselines (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of SQL Server Catalog Views in capturing performance information?

They allow capturing historical performance data (C) Signup and view all the answers

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