Ian Stirk

Ian Stirk is a freelance consultant based in London. He's an expert in SQL Server performance and a fierce advocate for DMVs.

books by Ian Stirk

SQL Server DMVs in Action

  • May 2011
  • ISBN 9781935182733
  • 352 pages
  • printed in black & white

SQL Server DMVs in Action shows you how to obtain, interpret, and act on the information captured by DMVs to keep your system in top shape. The over 100 code examples help you master DMVs and give you an instantly reusable SQL library. You'll also learn to use Dynamic Management Functions (DMFs), which provide further details that enable you to improve your system's performance and health.