Introduction to Indexed Views in SQL Server

This article explains indexed views and provides an example that shows when they should be used to improve performance of a complex query.

SQL Server Indexed Views: The Basics

Views are a valuable tool for the SQL Server Developer, because they hide complexity and allow for a readable style of SQL expression. They aren't there for reasons of performance, and so indexed views are designed to remedy this shortcoming. They're great in certain circumstances but they represent a trade-off, and they come with considerable 'small print'. Jes Borland explains.

If you are using indexed views and MERGE, please read this!

Here is some information about an important MERGE “wrong results” bug, involving indexed views, that could be affecting the accuracy of your queries right now, and what options you have for working around the problem.

SQL Server Indexed Views

Views can be an effective tool for speeding up your selects and simplifying complex queries. Learn what indexed views are, where you might want to use them, how to create them, and what constraints exist with their use.

Indexed views

On Indexes and Views

A short description of requirements to fully utilize the indexes on views.