Understanding SQL Server Checkpoints - Why They Matter

Discover the importance of checkpoints in SQL Server through this 51-minute conference talk from SQLBits. Explore the checkpoint process, its various types, and their impact on database performance. Learn how to manipulate checkpoint intervals and understand the changes implemented in SQL 2014 and SQL 2016+. Gain valuable insights from speaker Taiob Ali on optimizing database administration, managing, and monitoring SQL Server across different platforms, including SQL 2019, Azure SQL Database, and SQL on Linux.

What the heck is a checkpoint, and why should I care?