In continuation of last post of SQL Server: Query Optimization And SQL Tuning , here I write some more tips related to performance tuning. Look at the DB Schema and see if it makes sense Most often, Databases have bad designs and are not normalized. This can greatly affect the speed of your Database. As a general case, learn the 3 Normal Forms and apply them at all times. The normal forms above 3 rd Normal Form are often called de-normalization forms but what this really means is that they break some rules to make the Database faster. What I suggest is to stick to the 3 rd normal form except if you are a DBA (which means you know subsequent forms and know what you're doing). Normalization after the 3 rd NF is often done at a later time, not during design. There are several problem one can face while working with SQL Server and several strategies used for tuning the performance in SQL Server: Problem: Low Memory Condition detected and Low ...