In part 1 of my SQL Server 2022 features series, you learned about the improvements to the cardinality estimator component of query optimization. In this installment, you will learn about another ...

If you're seeking to optimize your SQL queries and make the most of your database, this fundamental guide is an excellent resource. You'll learn the essential techniques to enhance database ...

which can now optimize queries in a number of more complex scenarios, for example. Also interesting is a new pay-as-you-go billing model for SQL server through Azure Arc, Microsoft’s platform ...

Today, Microsoft announced the preview of SQL Server 2025 ... Microsoft has made improvements to intelligent query optimization and query performance execution to improve workload performance ...

SQL Server's Query Store ... "This shift to AI-powered query optimization helped maintain responsiveness and scalability without continuous manual intervention." This proactive approach ensures ...

In this two-part series, I'll tell you about some improvements Microsoft is making in SQL Server 2022 to improve cardinality estimates and deal with another common query optimization concern ...