Microsoft SQL Server has long been a cornerstone for data management across industries. With the release of SQL Server 2025, ...

When you use index views in the right situations, they can dramatically improve the performance of SQL Server queries. Tim Chapman explains why performance testing is the best way to tell if indexed ...

Microsoft has just added support for query hints to Azure SQL Database, giving database administrators a powerful tool to manage the performance of ISV application code. Here's how it works. Database ...

I'm working with a SQL Server database and trying to execute a query that joins two tables: ParameterClasses and EquipmentClasses. Both tables contain a column named Id. However, the query fails with ...

Welcome to the SQL Server Optimization Project! In today’s digital landscape, the performance of databases is more critical than ever. As applications scale and data volumes grow, the need for ...

Organizations are using generative AI to stay ahead of the competition, but the real advantage lies in harnessing the power of your own data securely and at scale. One of the most exciting new ...

AI is transforming everything we do, including how we interact with data. Data is the fuel for AI. Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL is the data platform to power today’s modern applications with ...