Diagnosing and Resolving Last Page Insert Contention in SQL Server
In high-concurrency environments, SQL Server databases may experience performance bottlenecks due to contention issues. One common issue is Last Page Insert Contention, which occurs when multiple sessions attempt to insert records into the last page of an index simultaneously. This contention can lead to significant wait times and reduced performance, particularly in tables with ever-increasing key columns. We will look at page insert contention and give recommendations for improvement.