Deadlock Resolution
Stop application timeouts caused by SQL Server deadlocks with expert analysis and proven solutions.
The Problem
Applications timing out due to SQL Server deadlocks can bring business operations to a halt. Users experience errors, transactions fail, and data processing grinds to a stop.
Deadlocks occur when two or more processes are waiting for each other to release locks, creating a circular dependency that SQL Server must break by terminating one of the transactions.
Without expert intervention, deadlocks can become frequent, unpredictable, and increasingly disruptive to your business.
Impact on Business
Application timeouts and user complaints
Resolution Timeline
From analysis to implementation
Success Rate
Deadlock reduction or elimination
Our Solution
A systematic approach to identifying, analyzing, and eliminating deadlock conditions
Deadlock Capture & Analysis
Enable system health session and trace flags to capture detailed deadlock graphs and execution plans.
- • Extended Events configuration
- • Deadlock graph collection
- • Lock chain analysis
- • Resource contention identification
Query & Index Optimization
Optimize queries and indexes to minimize lock duration and reduce the likelihood of deadlocks.
- • Query execution plan analysis
- • Missing index identification
- • Query rewrite recommendations
- • Lock hint optimization
Transaction Design Review
Review transaction design patterns and recommend architectural changes to prevent deadlocks.
- • Transaction scope optimization
- • Access pattern standardization
- • Isolation level assessment
- • Row versioning evaluation
Monitoring & Prevention
Implement ongoing monitoring to detect and alert on deadlock patterns before they impact users.
- • Extended Events setup
- • Alert configuration
- • Historical trend analysis
- • Proactive detection strategies
Resolution Process
Our proven four-step methodology for eliminating deadlocks
Capture
Enable deadlock monitoring and collect detailed graphs
Analyze
Identify root causes and patterns
Implement
Apply targeted fixes and optimizations
Monitor
Verify resolution and prevent recurrence
Eliminate Deadlocks for Good
Stop losing transactions and frustrating users. Get expert help to resolve your deadlock issues permanently.