Your SQL Server is not performing as well as it should be, is it? You know it should be faster, but SQL Server just refuses to cooperate. Even if you think everything is fine, I bet I can show you how to make it faster and more efficient. Whether it is server (mis)configurations, poorly written queries, or lack of proper indexing, it is highly likely your SQL Server databases are not performing as well as they could be. This session will equip you with the tools, scripts, and knowledge to gain insight into configuration and performance problems your SQL Server may be experiencing, and how to head off some problems before they start. We will discuss tips for serving up data faster, things that can slow your queries down, and take a look at how to tune your SQL Server like a DBA would in order to keep it happy.