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I have read to autoshrink feature can cause database fragmentation of SQL databases.<br />
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What are the risks of database fragmentation, in management terms?<br />
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i.e. data loss? slow performance? nothing?<br />
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please provide a management freindly risk summary of the risks associated if your databases &quot;fragment&quot;.
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I have read to autoshrink feature can cause database fragmentation of SQL databases.

What are the risks of database fragmentation, in management terms?

i.e. data loss? slow performance? nothing?

please provide a management freindly risk summary of the risks associated if your databases "fragment".

database fragmentation basics

Microsoft SQL Server is a suite of relational database management system (RDBMS) products providing multi-user database access functionality.SQL Server is available in multiple versions, typically identified by release year, and versions are subdivided into editions to distinguish between product functionality. Component services include integration (SSIS), reporting (SSRS), analysis (SSAS), data quality, master data, T-SQL and performance tuning.

Microsoft SQL Server

Databases are organized collections of data, most commonly accessed through management systems including schemas, tables, queries and processes that allow users to enter and manipulate the information or utilize it in other fashions, such as with web applications or for reporting purposes.