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This is the second video of a section of 5 highly advanced and extensive videos about page splits. This incredible video houses a variety of some phenomenal information. There is some SQL Server advanced knowledge required to get the most out of this video. You can expect to see the following items within this video:

• Introduction and detailed explanation of the DBCC PAGE() function
• Proper syntax while utilizing the DBCC PAGE() function
• Explanation of the functionality of the DBCC PAGE() function
• Basic introduction to DB_NAME() function
• Introduction to trace flag 3604 (DBCC Page Output)
• Introduction to DBCC TRACEON() function
• Detailed descriptions and discussion on DBCC PAGE() function Output
• Introduction to the use of the OBJECT_NAME() function
• Introduction to pminlen, m_slotCnt, m_pageID, bstat, MetaDeta, m_objID, m_ghostRecCnt,
• Page Types, Byte Length, Page Splits, m_freeCnt
• Properly Adding new records utilizing TSQL

Trainer, Scott Whigham, introduces to us to a variety of functions and other items you will see during page splits. This is an excellent following video to start you in the right direction to show you what happens during a page split. All levels whether you are beginner, intermediate or advanced will be smarter for having watched this video. You can very easily follow this video even if you have had no experience with page splits. Beginner levels should come back and watch the video section again to get the most of out this video.

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