SET (LOCK_ESCALATION = TABLE)

The SET LOCK_ESCALATION = TABLE statement is used in SQL Server to specify that all locks should be taken at the table level during a transaction. This means that if any row in the table is being modified, a lock will be placed on the entire table, preventing any other transactions from modifying any rows in the table until the lock is released.

This setting is useful in certain scenarios where it is important to maintain data consistency and prevent conflicts between transactions. However, it can also lead to decreased concurrency and performance issues in high-traffic environments.

It is important to consider the potential impact of setting LOCK_ESCALATION = TABLE before implementing it in a production environment.