SQL Server Drill Down SQL Server Drill Down explores all aspects of Microsoft SQL Server and related applications, with a particular emphasis on issues of interest to SQL Server data professionals.

Microsoft is moving SQL Server 2025 into public preview, adding new features to help enterprises develop AI-driven applications.

I have detected an SQL query that causes unnecessarily high server load, manifesting as significant CPU consumption. This is observed by monitoring the mariadb process with the htop tool in Linux, ...

Microsoft SQL Server 2025, now in preview, is an enterprise AI-ready database from ground to cloud that tackles these challenges by bringing AI to customers’ data. This release continues SQL Server’s ...

The high complex query match rate indicates that the system can accurately parse and generate SQL queries that meet expectations, reflecting the accuracy and robustness of the system when processing ...

Security researchers have found a vulnerability in a key air transport security system that allowed unauthorized individuals to potentially bypass airport security screenings and gain access to ...

Explore how SQL Server monitoring tools influence performance and uptime in Business Intelligence systems, ensuring robust data management.

<p>Fleet management teams should take advantage of digital load monitoring and automated scales. Operations would be safer, compliance would be sharp, and employers would be more productive and ...

One innovative outcome is the use of Intel® QuickAssist Technology (QAT) for the SQL engine, a feature that offloads data compression on SQL Server bare-metal platforms or virtual machines.

SQL Server 2022 is a core element of the Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform and now it comes with new features. The platform seamlessly integrates operational databases, analytics, and data ...