Delta tables in an enterprise geodatabase are used to manage versioned data. When you edit data in a versioned geodatabase, the changes are stored in delta tables (A & D tables) until they are reconciled and posted to the parent version. Managing delta tables is crucial for performance optimization in versioned geodatabases. Having large delta tables in an Enterprise geodatabase can have several adverse effects on the system's performance and data management. For example, large delta tables can slow down data retrieval and editing operations. Queries that involve versioned data may take longer to execute, affecting overall system performance. Regular maintenance, such as compressing the geodatabase, helps manage the size and performance of delta tables. Here is a script you can optionally automate to compress an enterprise geodatabase.
If there are performance issues for feature classes/tables, use the attached tool to create a report for the delta counts of versioned feature classes/tables. This report can offer valuable insights into whether large delta tables might be impacting the performance.
Configuring the tool in ArcGIS Pro:

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