Mainstream support for Microsoft SQL Server 2019
Mainstream support for Microsoft SQL Server 2019 ends on February 28, 2025. Learn more about the implications and updates.
SQL Server
SQL Server Security Updates (November)
SQL Server Security Updates Newsletter October/November November 2024 Security Update of SQL Server 2022 RTM CU16 KB Article: KB5048033 Security Update of SQL Server 2022 RTM GDR KB Article: KB5046861 Security Update of SQL Server 2019 RTM CU KB Article: KB5046860 Security Update of SQL Server 2019 RTM GDR KB Article: KB5046859 Security…
SQL Server and Azure SQL Updates
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…
SQL Skills Blackbelt on SQL Server 2019
Achieve the SQL Skills Blackbelt by completing seven technical courses on Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Databases.
MPP Architecture in Synapse SQL Pools
Explore MPP Architecture in Synapse SQL Pools to optimize data processing and enhance query performance across large datasets.
SQL Server 2022 Technical Reviewer
Explore the insights from the SQL Server 2022 Performance Tuning book, featuring expert reviews and detailed analysis.
Accelerated Database Recovery in SQL Server
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…
Opportunities for Query Optimization
Optimize your SQL Server queries for maximum performance. Learn how to troubleshoot query plans and identify optimization opportunities.
Query Optimizer Phases
The SQL Server Query Optimizer uses cost-based optimization to create an execution plan with the least cost.
Azure Data Engineer
John Deardurff passed the DP-200 and DP-201 exam for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer certification.