SQL Server: 8 different ways to Detect a DeadLock in a Database

In the previous post, I shared T-SQL script to generate a DeadLock situation in SQL Server Database. In this post, I am sharing different scripts to detect a Deadlock in SQL Server. 1. Using SP_LOCK, you can find the WAIT status for blocking sessions: [crayon-6726980a3b7fe299130838/] 2. Using sys.sysprocesses: [crayon-6726980a3b808233976121/] 3. Using common DMV: [crayon-6726980a3b80a640905245/] 4. … Continue reading SQL Server: 8 different ways to Detect a DeadLock in a Database