Chapter 2. Tuning with Database Engine Tuning Advisor
In this chapter we will cover:
- Analyzing queries using Database Engine Tuning Advisor
- Running Database Engine Tuning Advisor for Workload
- Executing Database Tuning Advisor from command prompt
Introduction
Database Engine Tuning Advisor (DTA) suggests ways to tune the database by analyzing the Workload provided. DTA helps in creating an efficient index, an indexed view (if it's supported by the SQL Server Edition you are using), statistics, and partitions. DTA can give efficient suggestions only if you have created proper workload with sufficient data. For further details of creating workload, refer Creating a trace or workload recipe of Chapter 1, Mastering SQL Trace Using Profiler.
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