Optimize and Consolidate SQL Server – Phase 3: Test, Execute, Stabilize, Debrief

Author(s): Andrew Sharp, Darin Stahl, Frank Trovato

Before you make changes to your SQL Server environment, structure your testing and make a plan to execute and stabilize modifications. Then take your successes to business partners. This phase will take you through the following activities:

  • Prepare your environment for modifications
  • Execute modifications and post-test
  • Debrief and plan for the future

Use this phase as part of the full blueprint, Consolidate and Optimize SQL Server.