What is New in SQL Server 2025

Learn about the latest version of SQL Server and get help installing it on your system.

The New OS Wars

A few countries are looking to reduce their reliance on US technology. While they might leave Windows, Steve thinks they will continue to run SQL Server.

Analyzing Tempdb Spills and Usage Across Recursive Queries

This article examines how tempdb is affected by recursive queries, using a few different methods.

Is SQL Server Feature Complete?

Steve asks the question about whether you think SQL Server is feature complete today.

Rows estimation with OPENJSON

STRING_AGG's behavior

Creating a Hyperscale Database in Azure Using the Azure Portal

One of the most effective ways to fully utilize your data is to create an Azure Hyperscale database. The principles of Azure Hyperscale databases have been discussed in this article, including their cost-effectiveness, worldwide accessibility, automatic scaling, and reliable performance.

Optimized Plan Forcing with Query Store in SQL Server 2022

In this Article ,  We will delve into the world of Query Store and explore how to use Optimized Plan Forcing to improve performance in SQL Server 2022. We will discuss what it is, how it works, and how it can impact your system's performance.

Working with SQL Server Stored Procedures and .NET

There is more than one way to work with SQL Server stored procedures from within a .NET Application. However, when using parameters, in order to avoid exposing your code to "SQL Injection" vulnerabilities, there is a certain way based on which you should write your code.

The Growth of IQP

Steve talks about some of the Intelligent Query Processing improvements in SQL Server 2022.