No two SQL Server environments are alike. A fix that resolves a performance issue in one environment may not work in another because every SQL Server instance has different workloads, hardware, data distribution, application behavior, and configuration. Even if you reproduce an issue in a test environment, there’s no guarantee the same solution will produce identical results in production.
So, probably instead of establishing a rigid step-by-step process, putting together a repeatable methodology can lead you to a resolution. This will eliminate blind guesses and at least bring you to an educated guess if the issue is too complicated. Continue reading
