SQL Server Trace Flags. Trace flags are used to…

less than 1 minute read

SQL Server Trace Flags. Trace flags are used to temporarily enable or disable specific database functions allowing you to change default database behavior or to observe hidden database behavior and will remain in effect until they are either manually turned off or SQL Server is restarted. Keep in mind that most trace flags are undocumented and Microsoft can and will change the behavior of the flag between SQL Server versions, service packs or hotfixes.

[Sam Gentile’s Radio Weblog]

Very useful.

Updated: