Developing SQL Databases — Question 106

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You have a database that is 130 GB and contains 500 million rows of data.
Granular transactions and mass batch data imports change the database frequently throughout the day. Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) uses the database to generate various reports by using several filters.
You discover that some reports time out before they complete.
You need to reduce the likelihood that the reports will time out.
Solution: You partition the largest tables.
Does this meet the goal?

Answer options

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Partitioning the largest tables can help with performance, but it does not directly address the issue of report timeouts. Timeouts may be caused by various factors, including locking and resource contention, which partitioning alone does not resolve. Therefore, the correct answer is B, as merely partitioning tables may not reduce the likelihood of reports timing out.