Object storage integration SQL Server 2022 (16.x) introduces new object storage integration to the data platform, enabling you to integrate SQL Server with S3-compatible object storage, in addition to Azure Storage. The first is backup to URL and the second is Data Lake Virtualization.Data Lake...
Batch mode execution uses CPU more efficiently during analytical workloads but, until SQL Server 2019 (15.x), it was used only when a query included operations with columnstore indexes. However, some applications might use features that aren't supported with columnstore indexes and, therefore, can...
Spatial:These indexes are usually used for spatial objects of geometry Filtered:It is an optimized non clustered index used for covering queries of well defined data Sql server - Describe the purpose of indexes Allow the server to retrieve requested data, in as few I/O operations... Sql serve...
They’re often used in financial calculations where rounding errors are unacceptable (like interest rates, currency, etc.). money and smallmoney data type store currency values. Here’s an example of a SQL query involving exact numeric data types: CREATE TABLE dbo.MyTable ( MyDecimalColumn ...
Search indexes are used for multi-dimensional data queries and statistical analysis in big data scenarios based on inverted indexes and column stores. Tablestore provides the search index feature to meet your data analysis requirements such as obtaining extreme values, counting rows, and grouping data...
This latest release of the SQL Server Database Engine introduces new features and enhancements that increase the power and productivity of architects, developers, and administrators who design, develop, and maintain data storage systems. These are the areas in which the Database Engine has been enha...
Portal support for customer-managed key encryption (CMK)FeatureWhen you create new objects in the Azure portal, you can now specify CMK-encryption and select an Azure Key Vault to provide the key. August 2024 ItemTypeDescription Debug Session improvementsfeatureThere are two important improvements. ...
What are DDL Commands? DDL stands for Data Definition Language. DDL commands are a set of statements used to manage the structure of databases instructured query language (SQL). These commands allow users to create, modify, and delete database objects such as tables, indexes, views, and schem...
Commonality and compatibility.SQL is widely used in various IT systems and is compatible with multiple other languages. Its commonality benefits beginners in the profession, as they are likely to use SQL throughout their careers. It also contributes to ease of application and improves the produ...
your index (which isn't always a bad thing by the way, especially if selectivity is high).