Upcoming changes for SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). This is the first of three blog posts about the next releases of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), and the roadmap for 2024! Learn more: SSMS 20 connection changes (microsoft.com) Get started planning SQL Server 2014 end of support. Did you know that…
Achieve the SQL Skills Blackbelt by completing seven technical courses on Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Databases.
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Accelerated Database Recovery (ADR) is one of the most impactful engine changes introduced with SQL Server 2019. The goal of ADR is to dramatically reduce database recovery and rollback time, even in the presence of long‑running transactions. What Is Database Recovery? In a previous post, I discussed the SQL Server Restore and Recovery…
Optimize your SQL Server queries for maximum performance. Learn how to troubleshoot query plans and identify optimization opportunities.
The SQL Server Query Optimizer uses cost-based optimization to create an execution plan with the least cost.
Understand SQL Query Processing and how SQL Server parses and binds queries, ensuring syntax accuracy and resolving object names.
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Explore the SQL Server Database Engine and its key components: SQLOS, Relational Engine, and Storage Engine.
In this post, we will discuss Dynamic Management Objects (DMO’s) used to troubleshoot for Waiting Tasks in SQL Server.