In earlier versions of SQL Server, after selecting a join algorithm, SQL Server had to process it even if a better alternative might be available. In SQL Server 2017, the query optimizer can now sense ...

With Extended Support for SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 ending in July 2019, to be followed six months later by the end of Extended Support for Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 in January 2020 ...

As developers look to harness the power of AI in their applications, one of the most exciting advancements is the ability to enrich existing databases with semantic understanding through vector search ...

Tom demos table joins, shell scripts for repetitive tasks and using "exec" to run commands inside a container from the host system. In my previous article on running applications on Docker, I deployed ...

A public preview of SQL Server 2025 adds new vector capabilities already found in rival databases, along with JSON support and change event streaming. Microsoft is moving SQL Server 2025 into public ...

Microsoft will provide an early "community technology preview" version of Kilimanjaro for partners and customers sometime within the next 12 months, according to the company. The current release of ...

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