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
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.
Row-Level Security in SQL Server
Explore Row-Level Security in SQL Server to control data access without altering application logic effectively.
Dynamic Data Masking in SQL Server
Discover how Dynamic Data Masking in SQL Server protects sensitive data without complex changes and rewriting code.
Azure Data Engineer
John Deardurff passed the DP-200 and DP-201 exam for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer certification.
Microsoft Azure Certification Summer
During the summer of 2020, I earned four new Microsoft certifications. This brings me to over sixty in total with 86 Microsoft exams passed.
Task Execution Model
Explore the Task Execution Model used in the Database Engine for efficient CPU thread scheduling and task management.