The simplicity of installing SQL Server out of the box is very appealing to the accidental database administrator (DBA). Run the install program, select default options, and you have a running database. The ease of installation is a double edge sword. You now have a database management server (DBMS) that might be using settings that are not optimal for your company. The purpose of today’s talk is to introduce settings that a DBA can change to make the DBMS perform better. I will be showing where information can be found…