An update to the cardinality estimator feature in SQL Server 2022 will be one of the biggest changes to the database engine since its inception.

As a consultant whose job description includes putting out performance fires, I get to see a lot of problematic queries that can dramatically harm overall server performance and throughput ...

When you use index views in the right situations, they can dramatically improve the performance of SQL Server queries. Tim Chapman explains why performance testing is the best way to tell if ...

SOS_SCHEDULER_YIELD —SQL Server instances with high CPU usage often show the SOS_SCHEDULER_YIELD wait type. This doesn’t mean the server is underpowered; it means further research is needed to find ...

Know your SQL Server database KPIs A DBA is frequently challenged on how to improve, optimize, and maintain the performance of SQL server databases. SQL performance tuning is one of many ways to ...

SQL Server Management Studio or SSMS allows you to connect to the SQL server and execute queries. In this tutorial, we will see how you can install and configure SQL Server Management Studio in ...

Tim Chapman discusses your iteration choices in SQL Server 2008 and explains why determining which option performs better depends on the situation.

Microsoft has released the first release candidate for SQL Server 2025, touting AI capabilities and experimental features ...

SQL is a convenient way to manage and query your data, but badly written queries can tie up your database. Here are seven common SQL traps and how to avoid them.