This happens on SQL Server 2012 and 2008, on Win 2012 and 2008 servers. DPM is 2012 (not R2). The databases are from different software packages, some Microsoft, some not.

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Here is a list of common wait types and techniques that every DBA (or wannabe DBA) should know. While there are many more wait types than listed here, understanding these will give you a leg up when ...