We have a sql 2008 server that seems to be performing well. But devs keep adding more databases, requiring more space, more CPU, more RAM. New users are coming on board, causing increased locking in tempdb. (common resource). One of these days we may"overtax" that server. My general question is what "signs" do you look for to see if a server is being overtaxed? What signs would indicate that a second server (to "split the load") is appropriate? I'd appreciate any ideas you have on this matter.
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