Database Animations: You’ve Heard of Page Splits. Here’s What They Really Mean.

113 · Brentozar · July 22, 2026, 1:18 p.m.
Summary
The post discusses the implications of page splits in database management, suggesting that they are often misunderstood. It emphasizes that page splits indicate inefficient table design and proposes solutions such as adjusting fill factor and conducting regular index maintenance. The accompanying animation aims to illustrate the concept more clearly.