New Query Store Enhancements in SQL Server 2022

By Tom Nonmacher

Welcome to another insightful article on SQLSupport.org. Today, we are going to explore the new Query Store enhancements introduced in SQL Server 2022. Over the years, SQL Server has evolved to offer a more robust, high-performing, and secure data platform. The Query Store feature, first introduced in SQL Server 2016, has undergone significant enhancements in the latest version, SQL Server 2022. This article will discuss these improvements and how they can help you optimize your database performance.

One of the most notable enhancements is the incorporation of Microsoft Fabric into the Query Store. Microsoft Fabric is a distributed system platform that provides a robust and scalable infrastructure for building and managing applications. This integration allows for faster data retrieval and improved performance, even with larger volumes of data. Here is a simple example of how you can configure Query Store using T-SQL:

ALTER DATABASE YourDatabase
SET QUERY_STORE = ON 
(WITH CLEANUP_POLICY = (STALE_QUERY_THRESHOLD_DAYS = 30),
DATA_FLUSH_INTERVAL_SECONDS = 900,
MAX_STORAGE_SIZE_MB = 100);

Another significant enhancement in SQL Server 2022's Query Store feature is its integration with Azure SQL. The Query Store feature now supports Azure SQL, enabling users to track and monitor query performance in the cloud. This integration aims to create a unified, seamless experience for users who are running SQL Server in the cloud or on-premises.

SQL Server 2022 also includes support for Delta Lake. A Delta Lake is an open-source storage layer that brings ACID (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability) transactions to Apache Spark and big data workloads. This is particularly useful when dealing with large datasets and when you need to ensure data integrity and reliability. With this integration, data engineers can now leverage the power of Delta Lake while working within SQL Server 2022.

SQL Server 2022 has also seen advancements in AI integration, particularly with OpenAI. OpenAI has been integrated into SQL Server 2022, providing a platform for developing and deploying machine learning models within the database itself. This not only simplifies the process of integrating AI into your applications, but it also improves performance as the data does not need to be moved for processing.

Finally, one of the most exciting Query Store enhancements in SQL Server 2022 is its integration with Databricks. Databricks is an open-source platform that provides a unified analytics platform for data science and data engineering. With this integration, users can write queries in Databricks and store and retrieve them using SQL Server 2022's Query Store.

In conclusion, the new Query Store enhancements in SQL Server 2022 offer a more robust, scalable, and high-performing platform for managing and analyzing data. Whether you are working with large volumes of data, need to ensure data integrity, or are looking to integrate AI into your applications, SQL Server 2022 provides a comprehensive set of tools to meet your needs. Stay tuned for more articles on SQL Server 2022 enhancements and happy querying!

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