can dbcc showcontig slow things down/ lock tables?

sql2k sp3a
Not really any more to ask.
TIA, ChrisR
Yes. Shared locks are put up when you run it. Try using WITH FAST and do
only one table at a time. You get less info, but it's the stuff you need.
Tom
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SQL Server MVP
Columnist, SQL Server Professional
Toronto, ON Canada
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sql2k sp3a
Not really any more to ask.
TIA, ChrisR

can dbcc showcontig slow things down/ lock tables?

sql2k sp3a
Not really any more to ask.
TIA, ChrisRYes. Shared locks are put up when you run it. Try using WITH FAST and do
only one table at a time. You get less info, but it's the stuff you need.
Tom
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Thomas A. Moreau, BSc, PhD, MCSE, MCDBA
SQL Server MVP
Columnist, SQL Server Professional
Toronto, ON Canada
www.pinpub.com
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"ChrisR" <noemail@.bla.com> wrote in message
news:OJY7r9BqFHA.2588@.TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
sql2k sp3a
Not really any more to ask.
TIA, ChrisR