Converting a History Table into a System-Versioned Temporal Table

Temporal tables were introduced with SQL Server 2016. To take advantage of this feature, you might start fresh with a brand new table. It is possible, however, to convert an existing table with accumulated history to the new functionality. In this article, Mala Mahadevan explains how to create temporal tables for both scenarios.

Approaches to Import JSON in SSIS (SQL Server 2016+) Part 2

In this article, 2nd of 2-part series, we will look at the 3rd approach to import JSON, recap both parts of the series and form a conclusion.

Approaches to Import JSON in SSIS (SQL Server 2016+) Part 1

In this article, 1st of 2-part series, we will look at 2 approaches to import JSON in SSIS using 2 methods: the new functionality of SQL Server 2016 and the Json.NET library.

JSON in SQL Server 2016

Creation of a temporal table

Live Query Plans and Blocking

Erik Darling looks at how SQL Server 2016's live query plans react when they're blocked.

Extracting a DAX Query Plan With Analysis Services 2016 Extended Events

In this post, Koen Verbeeck shows how to use SQL Sever 2016's Extended Events to find the query plan for a DAX query, just like you would for a T-SQL statement.

Setup and Implement SQL Server 2016 Always On Distributed Availability Groups

SQL Server 2016 introduced a new feature called Distributed Availability Group. A Distributed Availability Group is a special type of Availability Group that spans two separate Availability Groups. Edwin Sarmiento explains.

Step-by-step Installation of SQL Server 2016 on a Windows Server 2016 Failover Cluster - Part 4

Continuing his series covering a step-by-step Installation of SQL Server 2016 on a Windows Server 2016 Failover Cluster, Edwin Sarmiento looks at adding a node to an existing SQL Server 2016 failover clustered instance (FCI).

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