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WRITE_COMPLETION

Short Description

Occurs when a write operation is in progress.

Detailed Description​

This wait indicates a synchronous write is being waited on. Can be associated with database snapshots, virtual logfile (VLF) and running DBCC.

How to reduce this wait​

  • Reduce the number of snapshots
  • Follow general advice for I/O waits only if your I/O subsystem is overloaded.

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