Database Ledger in SQL Server 2022
Learn how ledger databases and ledger tables work in SQL Server 2022.
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Microsoft SQL Server
Taming Resource Hogs: Using SQL Server Resource Governor to Restrict User Group Consumption
Taming Resource Hogs: Using SQL Server Resource Governor to Restrict User Group Consumption As a SQL Server professional, I've often encountered situations where a single, poorly written query or a resource-intensive application threatened to cripple the entire database server. Performance bottlenecks, unexpected slowdowns, and user complaints become the norm, making your life as a DBA […]
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How to process images and analyze charts with AI
See how ChatGPT can get data from images and conduct analysis on the data.
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SQL Server and Python Tutorial
This article will show the basic outline for how Python scripts can access and work with data in SQL Server.
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Batch Execution Mode on a Rowstore in SQL Server 2022
Batch execution mode is a new optimization feature in SQL Server. In this Article, we'll explore how Batch execution mode works and how you can use it to get faster query results on Rowstore data.
2023-10-30
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Optimized Plan Forcing with Query Store in SQL Server 2022
In this Article , We will delve into the world of Query Store and explore how to use Optimized Plan Forcing to improve performance in SQL Server 2022. We will discuss what it is, how it works, and how it can impact your system's performance.
2023-09-04
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SQL Server Resumable Index Operations
The ability to pause and then resume index rebuilds has been added to SQL Server. This is a fantastic feature, and with the release of SQL Server 2019, we can now replicate it on the actual create index process. Learn how to use this feature in this short article.
2023-06-26
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How to Find the SQL Server Version
This article shows a number of ways in which you can find out the version of your instance.
2023-06-23
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In SQL Server 2025, there is a new function that returns the current date without the time. What is it?
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