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Performance counters for diagnosing SQL Server

Buy and sell IT equipment

Any time a computer component stops working, or just becomes unstable — as we all know will happen from time to time — we have to decide whether to replace it, have it repaired, or just get by as is with perhaps a temporary fix. Repair or just getting by will nearly always be the cheapest solution, at least in the short run. Replacement, however, will usually provide a good opportunity to upgrade.

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Tweak to make 2000 / XP Recognize high capacity drives