Chapter 10. Indexes and Concurrency

Exam objectives in this chapter:

  • Implement and maintain indexes.

  • Identify and resolve concurrency problems.

As a database administrator, much of your day-to-day work involves making sure your database is performing well and can accommodate the desired number of concurrent users. In this chapter, you examine the concepts of indexes and how they can help solve performance issues. You also examine factors that affect concurrency.

Lessons in this chapter:

Before You Begin

To complete the practice exercises in this chapter, you must have:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Enterprise edition installed.

  • The AdventureWorks2012 database ...

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