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.
2019-05-20
1,492 reads
SQL Server 2019
2019-04-27
161 reads
Parameter Sniffing in SQL Server 2019: Adaptive Memory Grants
This week, Brent is demoing SQL Server 2019 features that he's really excited about, and they all center around a theme we all know and love: parameter sniffing.
2019-04-26
Why should SQL Server 2019 excite developers?
Phil Factor is excited for SQL Server 2019 and is keen to tell you why.
2019-04-06
687 reads
New Page Functions in SQL Server 2019
Two new tools will be making an appearance in SQL Server 2019, a dynamic management function (DMF) and the other a function, will be making an appearance, namely sys.dm_db_page_info and sys.fn_pagerescracker respectively.
2019-04-05
SQL Server 2019 Adds CosmosDB Support
SQL Server 2019 will bring more than graph query languages. We will be able to use a document query engine and a specific JSON engine.
2019-04-01
3,227 reads
SQL Server 2019 Community Technical Preview (CTP) 2.1 is Available Now
Microsoft announced the release or CTP 2.1 for SQL Server 2019. This is the second CTP released for SQL Server 2019, and it has lots of new exciting features, like " UDF inlining". Read on to find out more!
2018-12-25
2,797 reads
2025-09-10 (first published: 2018-12-20)
12,347 reads
There is a New COUNT in Town
Now that SQL Server 2019 is on the way, it’s time to start learning about the new capabilities. In this article, Greg Larson tests the new APPROX_COUNT_DISTINCT function for performance and accuracy.
2018-12-13
4,741 reads
SQL Server 2019 Community Technical Preview (CTP) 2.1 is Available Now
Microsoft announced the release or CTP 2.1 for SQL Server 2019. This is the second CTP released for SQL Server 2019, and it has lots of new exciting features, like " UDF inlining". Read on to find out more!
2018-12-11
2,386 reads
Blogs
From Couch-Potato to Triathlete – and What This Means for Your SQL Server
Do you know if your SQL Server is really running at its best? To...
Retro Data 2025 – Slidedeck
You can find the slides of my session on the €100 DWH in Azure...
The Book of Redgate: We Value Teams
By Steve Jones
This value is something that I still hear today: our best work is done...
Forums
Single User SQL Server on Linux
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Single User SQL Server on...
All the Costs of Downtime
Comments posted to this topic are about the item All the Costs of Downtime
How Well Does the MSSQL Extension in VSCode Work?
Comments posted to this topic are about the item How Well Does the MSSQL...
Question of the Day
Single User SQL Server on Linux
How can I start SQL Server on Linux in single-user mode to restore the master database?
See possible answers