Background When SQL Server extends data or log files it fills the newly-acquired space with zeroes, to overwrite any data that may have been there beforehand. This action takes place when a database is created, restored, files are extended or added. This can take a long time, depending upon the amount of space being initialised. …
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Notes on SQL 