Comments on: Shrinking databases

By: Fawwad

Fawwad — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:58:34 +0000

really nice article, it make sense shrinking is not feasible after index Rebuild

By: Gail

Gail — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:16:04 +0000

Typically, yes, but it may grow the file again. Bear in mind that indexdefrag (alter index .. reorganise on SQL 2005+) is recommended for indexes with low fragmentation (10-30%) with rebuild recommended for indexes with higher fragmentations.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:13:41 +0000

Does running DBCC INDEXDEFRAG after the shrink bring the indexes’ contig % back to what they were immediately after the index rebuild?

By: Leon

Leon — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:15:21 +0000

Very good article, it helps me a lot. Thank you very much!

By: zek

zek — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:20:07 +0000

Thanks, you made it really simple

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By: Thulasi

Thulasi — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:40:51 +0000

This article is fine and easy too understand..

By: Japhter Edzisani Tshihatu

Japhter Edzisani Tshihatu — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:41:07 +0000

The article is very useful and clearly advised shrinking databases importanncy. Many Thanks.

By: Herbert

Herbert — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:42:04 +0000

This article is well explained and elaborated. it makes a difficult subject easy to understand and follow. My congratulation!

By: Chintan

Chintan — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:01:27 +0000

Nice Article. Thanks