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SQL Server 2022: Ledger Tables for Compliance Use Cases
In the era of data-driven decision making, the need for data integrity and compliance is paramount. With the release of SQL Server 2022, Microsoft introduced a new feature, Ledger Tables, to address this need. Ledger tables provide an immutable, tamper-evi[.....]
SQL Server Extended Events for Live Monitoring
In the dynamic world of database administration, SQL Server Extended Events (XEvents) has emerged as a powerful tool for live monitoring. Introduced in SQL Server 2008, Extended Events provide a method to collect data about SQL Server’s behavior, offering[.....]
SQL Server Advanced Query Store Configuration
Welcome to SQLSupport.org's latest blog post. Today, we delve into the advanced configuration of Query Store in SQL Server 2022, Azure SQL, and delve into the integration with technologies such as Microsoft Fabric, Delta Lake, OpenAI + SQL, and Databricks.[.....]
SQL Server DMV Queries for Active Sessions
In the world of data management, understanding what's happening under the hood of your SQL Server is critical. One of the most powerful tools at your disposal is the Dynamic Management Views (DMVs) that come with SQL Server 2022 and Azure SQL. These DMVs c[.....]
SQL Server CLR Integration Security Considerations
Security has always been a critical aspect of data management, and with the increasing surge of data-driven operations, its importance is ever on the rise. SQL Server CLR Integration provides a versatile platform to run managed code inside the SQL Server.[.....]
SQL Server Database Sizes with Drive Information
Notes from the Field: When managing storage across a SQL Server environment, it’s not enough to just know how large each database is, you must need to understand which drives are hosting those files. This is especially important when balancing I/O, p[.....]
How to Calculate Table Size by Schema in SQL Server
Notes from the Field: Today, while working with a large SQL Server database, I needed to understand how space was allocated across the many schemas, not just at the database or table level. Here's a breakdown of the query and methodology I used to calculat[.....]
SSRS Optimization: Reducing Report Render Time by Eliminating tempdb Usage and SQL Formatting
Note from the Field As part of an ongoing effort to improve report performance in high usage environments, I encountered a scenario where small TSQL refinements made a significant impact. Below is a summary of how one legacy SSRS report was reduced from 15[.....]
SQL Server Contained Users and Cross-Database Access Note from the Data Whisperer
Welcome to SQLSupport.org, your trusted resource for all things SQL. The Data Whisperer is back with another insightful post. This time, we're delving into the realm of SQL Server Contained Users and Cross-Database Access. If you've worked with SQL Server[.....]
SQL Server Transparent Data Encryption Monitoring
As the world continues to generate more data, the importance of data security has never been greater. One key aspect of data security is encryption, which protects your data by converting it into an unreadable format. SQL Server 2022, Azure SQL, Microsoft[.....]