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Configuring SQL Server 2005 for VCM

As Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) go, SQL Server 2005 is very user friendly and has
been designed such that even the novice Database Administrator (DBA) can setup and operate a high
performing database system. However, because VCM places such a heavy load on the database, we
require changes to the "Default" settings in order to optimize SQL Server performance. Understanding
exactly what SQL Server is doing "behind the scenes" will go a long way in helping a DBA tune SQL Server
for use with VCM.
The information provided in this section helps you tune your SQL Server server settings. For details about
the SQL Server setting related to the VCM databases, see VCM Installation and Getting Started Guide.

SQL Server Database Settings

1. Select Start | All Programs | Microsoft SQL Server 2005 | SQL Server Management Studio.
Connect to the Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.
2. Right-click the SQL instance that you installed, then select Properties.
3. In the left pane, select Database Settings.
4. In the right pane, configure the following:
Default index fill factor: Type or select a percentage value. This value specifies the amount of
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free space within each index page when it is rebuilt. Leave at least 20% free space in an index
(setting the fill factor to 80% means there is 20% free space available). Normally this setting is
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