Deadlocks can be a significant challenge in SQL Server, causing delays and impacting overall performance. In this session, Brent Ozar shares his expert tips for fixing deadlocks. Learn why it’s crucial to handle tables in long transactions consistently and minimize the number of times you touch them. Brent will walk you through the process of rewriting a stored procedure that's experiencing deadlocking issues, providing practical insights to help you manage and resolve deadlocks effectively.
Topics that will be discussed include:
- Understanding the causes of deadlocks in SQL Server
- Best practices for managing tables in long transactions
- Rewriting stored procedures to avoid deadlocks
- Practical techniques for consistent and efficient query execution
Speaker:
- Brent Ozar, SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert