VLDBs and Instant File Initialization

Very Large Databases (VLDBs) come with their own unique set of management challenges.  In this podcast, Brent Ozar talks about a simple problem: managing file growth when your files are hundreds of gigabytes or larger.

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For more about Instant File Initialization and other VLDB tips, check out our Very Large Databases wiki article.

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  1. Something for the Weekend 17/07/09 | John Sansom - SQL Server DBA in the UK Says:

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