SQL Query – Network Bandwidth Optimization

This article explains that how can we improve the performance when we access the SQL Query via network.

Scenario: I have taken SQL Server installed on Virtual Machine with 7GB of RAM and accessing the SQL Server database from local SQL Server management studio.

Step 1: Up and Run VM with SQL Server installed.

Step 2: Enable the DNS name of the Virtual Machine.

Step 3: Enable the TCP port with 1433 in portal.

Step 4: Create TCP port inside virtual Machine. Type WF.msc in command prompt. Right click on Inbound Rules and choose New.

Step 5: Make sure SQL Server services are up and running.

Step 6: Enable the SQL Server as mixed mode authentication.

Step 7: Create a new user login and check.

Step 8: Access the database from local SSMS.

Performance Improvement with NitroAccelerator

Step 1:

Install the “NitroAccelerator” in local machine, http://nitrosphere.com/trial/?ref=83095

Step 2: Run the query in local SSMS without Nitro Accelerator.

Step 3: Start the accelerator and test the query performance.

About the Author

Hariharan Rajendran author

Hariharan Rajendran is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Lead BI Solutions Consultant with 8+ years of experience in Database, BI and Azure platforms. Hariharan is also an active community leader, speaker & organizer and leads the Microsoft PUG (Power BI User Group – Chennai), SQLPASS Power BI Local Group – Chennai and an active speaker in SQL Server Chennai User Group and also a leader in Data Awareness Program worldwide events. Hariharan also frequently blogs (www.dataap.org/blog), provides virtual training (on ad-hoc basis) on Microsoft Azure, Database Administration, Power BI and database development to worldwide clients/audience.

SQL Query – Network Bandwidth Optimization