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Columnstore Indexes in SQL Server 2016: Real-World Use
In the world of big data, the ability to quickly and efficiently analyze large datasets is vital. SQL Server 2016 introduced a significant feature to help with this task: Columnstore Indexes. This type of index stores column data together, as opposed to tr[.....]
Minimizing TempDB Contention in SQL Server
As a database administrator, one of the challenges you may encounter is TempDB contention in SQL Server. This can notably impact the performance of your databases. TempDB contention happens when multiple tasks are trying to create or delete temporary objec[.....]
Backup Compression Ratios: SQL Server vs MySQL
In the world of database management, backing up your data is a critical operation. Equally important is the ability to effectively compress these backups to maximize storage efficiency. This article will compare the backup compression ratios of SQL Server[.....]
Distributed Queries Between SQL Server and PostgreSQL
In today's data driven world, the ability to seamlessly interact with various Database Management Systems (DBMS) is essential. Over the years, database providers have developed different SQL dialects which can make the interaction between different DBMS ch[.....]
Optimizing XML Parsing Performance in SQL Server
Optimizing XML parsing performance in SQL Server is a critical task for developers and database administrators. As XML data becomes increasingly common in modern applications, understanding how to efficiently parse this data can significantly boost your ap[.....]
Partition Switching in SQL Server for Zero-Downtime Loads
Partition Switching is an extremely powerful feature in SQL Server that allows us to swap data in and out of tables at lightning speed. It does this by simply changing metadata, which in turn makes it a virtually instantaneous operation. This feature can b[.....]
MySQL Performance Schema vs SQL Server DMVs
In the ever-evolving world of database technology, having the right tools for performance analysis is crucial. Two such tools are MySQL's Performance Schema and SQL Server's Dynamic Management Views (DMVs). Both provide valuable insights into the functiona[.....]
Tips for Tuning SQL Server Merge Statements
SQL Server MERGE statements, introduced in SQL Server 2008, offer a powerful way to perform multiple DML operations in a single statement. However, tuning these statements for optimal performance can be tricky. This article provides some tips on how to go[.....]
Comparing SQL Server Full-Text Search and LIKE
When it comes to searching textual data in SQL Server, two options that usually come to mind are Full-Text Search and the LIKE operator. Both are tools that can be used for pattern matching and searching text, but they differ in their approaches and capabi[.....]
SQL Server Wait Stats Interpretation for Performance Tuning
In the world of SQL Server, understanding wait statistics is crucial for effective performance tuning. SQL Server uses wait statistics to track the amount of time a thread has to wait before it can get the resources it needs to execute a task. This data is[.....]