T-SQL code or is performed repetitively, stored procedures can be faster than batches of T-SQL code. During creation, stored procedures are parsed and optimized, and you can use an in-memory ...

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On the heels of a dramatic rise in SQL injection attacks linked to drive-by malware downloads, Microsoft has released aimed at helping Webmasters and IT administrators block and eradicate this ...

Microsoft has just added support for query hints to Azure SQL Database, giving database administrators a powerful tool to manage the performance of ISV application code. Here's how it works.