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The Top 10 SQL Server Wait Types, Worldwide

· Brentozar · Nov. 4, 2026, 11:53 p.m.
Wait Stats sql-server Performance Tuning Database Optimization query performance
Summary
This blog post discusses the concept of wait types in SQL Server, emphasizing the importance of understanding what queries are waiting on to improve query performance. It suggests focusing on the server's top wait type for optimization, instead of getting lost in numerous performance metrics.
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