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Windows Instant File Initialization and SQL Server

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Glenn Berry

One Windows setting that I think is extremely important for SQL Server usage is the “Perform volume maintenance tasks” right, which enables Windows Instant File Initialization. On a Windows Server 2003 or newer operating system, using SQL Server 2005 or … Continue reading →

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