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Understanding Elastic Pools in Azure SQL

May 21, 2026 Posted by Tom Nonmacher

 

The era of cloud databases has brought about many innovations, with one of the standout features being Elastic Pools in Azure SQL. Elastic Pools are a cost-effective solution for managing and scaling multiple databases with varying and unpredictable usage[.....]

Custom T-SQL Profiling with Extended Events and ML

May 14, 2026 Posted by Tom Nonmacher

 

In an era where data is the new oil, optimizing SQL Server operations is more critical than ever. SQL Server 2022, Azure SQL, and the vast array of Microsoft technologies provide a robust platform for managing and deriving insights from our data. However,[.....]

Using dbt with SQL Server in Fabric Pipelines

May 7, 2026 Posted by Tom Nonmacher

 

Welcome to another blog post on SQLSupport.org. Today, we will explore the exciting combination of dbt (data build tool) with SQL Server in Fabric pipelines. As we all know, dbt is an open-source, command-line tool that enables data analysts and engineers[.....]

Configuring Ledger Tables for Compliance Reporting

April 30, 2026 Posted by Tom Nonmacher

 

In the ever-changing landscape of data management and compliance reporting, it's vital to ensure that your data is both secure and easily accessible for audit purposes. Ledger tables, an integral part of any SQL Server 2022 or Azure SQL database, are an ex[.....]

Optimizing Power BI Performance with Star Schemas

April 23, 2026 Posted by Tom Nonmacher

 

As data volumes continue to grow exponentially, optimizing the performance of your Power BI reports and dashboards has never been more critical. One strategy that can significantly enhance your Power BI performance is the use of star schemas. In this blog[.....]

Event-Driven SQL with Azure Event Grid

April 16, 2026 Posted by Tom Nonmacher

 

In the ever-evolving world of data, the traditional method of polling and querying databases for changes is becoming increasingly inefficient. This is where the power of event-driven architecture comes into play. With Azure Event Grid, an intelligent event[.....]

Fabric Lakehouse Integration with Legacy SQL Systems

April 9, 2026 Posted by Tom Nonmacher

 

The digital world is evolving rapidly, and so is data management, with the development of SQL Server 2022, Azure SQL, Microsoft Fabric, Delta Lake and Databricks. Today, we will discuss how to integrate Fabric Lakehouse with legacy SQL systems. Fabric Lake[.....]

Using PolyBase to Bridge On-Prem and Cloud SQL

April 2, 2026 Posted by Tom Nonmacher

 

The rise of cloud technologies has revolutionized the way we approach data management, with an increasing number of companies migrating their databases to the cloud. However, on-premise SQL Server databases continue to play a crucial role in many organizat[.....]

Federated Queries in Azure Synapse Analytics

March 26, 2026 Posted by Tom Nonmacher

 

Welcome to SQLSupport.org, your trusty partner in all things SQL. Today, we dive into the deep waters of federated queries within Azure Synapse Analytics. Federated queries have been a game-changer, allowing you to access and analyze data from different so[.....]

AI-Driven Index Maintenance Strategies

March 19, 2026 Posted by Tom Nonmacher

 

In today's ever-evolving tech landscape, AI plays a significant role in optimizing various processes, including database management. One of the key areas where AI has brought significant change is index maintenance. Today, we will explore how AI-driven ind[.....]





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