INSERT timeout during online index rebuild

Question

Is there a way to prevent SQL INSERT timeouts during SQL Server index rebuild/reorganize operations? We are using NHibernate, command timeout set at 10 minutes, SQL Server 2008 R2, index rebuild is being done online.

Answer 1

Hm, no. Well, yes. If you do an online index rebuild then the table is still accessible. Requirement: ENTERPRISE edition.

What is the difference between OFFLINE and ONLINE index rebuild in SQL Server? has more information on the difference and requirements.