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I am getting a lot more unsolicited questions these days such as this one: “My co-workers tell me there is no future for SQL Server DBAs. Will I have a job in the long-term? I’m confused and ...

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The first step in learning how to avoid deadlocks in SQL Server databases is preparedness. Knowing about deadlocks -- in particular, what causes them -- is the key to preventing them and resolving ...