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Chapter 1. Determining whether you have
an SQL performance problem
In this chapter, we explain how to determine if a performance problem is the result of poorly
performing Structured Query Language (SQL) queries. We describe the various system tools
and a methodology to help you find an SQL performance problem.
This chapter guides you in:
Asking the right questions to determine whether you have a performance problem
Knowing what to check when you have a performance problem
Determining if a performance problem is related to SQL
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