Chapter 10. SQL performance analysis: a methodology 365
“Determining whether you have an SQL performance problem” on page 3. Further examples
are listed below.
Is it a single user or system-wide?
What are the symptoms?
What do I need to capture to identify the source of the problems?
What can be done prior to starting monitors?
Which tools will give the best picture of the problem?
Which feedback mechanism may have captured this problem?
Identify resources that affect performance
During source problem determination it is essential that system-wide and environmental
causes are eliminated prior to continuing the analysis process. This section identifies the
hardware, software and environmental attributes that should be checked prior to exam ...