Use Polybase to consume Oracle data from SQL Server on Linux 2019

Learn how to set up Polybase in containers to access an Oracle database.

Memory-Optimized TempDB Metadata in SQL Server 2019

In this article we look at a new feature in SQL Server 2019 that can help improve TempDB performance.

What’s New in SQL Server 2019

In this video Brent takes a 40-minute look at some of his favorite new features: deferred compilation for table variables, adaptive memory grants, adaptive joins, and air_quote_actual plans

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SQL Server 2019 Graph Database and SHORTEST_PATH

With SQL Server 2019 on the way, it’s time to begin learning about all the new features. In this article, Dennes Torres demonstrates how to use the new SHORTEST_PATH function that is part of the Graph Database feature.

Introduction to Running SQL Server 2019 on Kubernetes

The release of SQL Server 2019 further extends the ability to host SQL Server instances on Linux, including running Docker-based SQL Server images on Kubernetes clusters. This latest release further extends the multi-platform capabilities by allowing for Kubernetes-based deployments of SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, delivering increased level of resiliency. Read on to learn more about the basic characteristics of these deployments!

Java & SQL Server 2019 Extensibility Framework: The Sequel

The SQL Server 2019 CTP 2.5 release introduces a new Java implementation; your Java code now needs to inherit an abstract base class from the Java Language Extension SDK.

High Prices for High Security

I was excited to see the new Secure Enclave technology come to Always Encrypted (AE) in SQL Server 2019. I've thought that the way Microsoft implemented the AE technology in SQL Server 2016 was a start and a good step forward, but it had too many restrictions. Kind of like Availability Groups in 2012 and […]

SQL Server 2019 CTP 3.0 is Moving Right Along

A new CTP of SQL Server was released this week.

What Limits Do You Want in 2019?

With SQL Server 2019 getting closer to release, Steve asks about the hardware limitations that we should have in Standard Edition.