Old-school approaches to query optimization have typically considered the problem in a static context — i.e., the optimizer works independently to come up with an optimal plan that is then ...

The message of today’s post is that, in the normal rush to compete for non-brand query rankings, it is crucial that we first have our branded house in order — that we make a point of ...

Joey on SQL Server Deep Dive into SQL Server 2022's Query Performance Features, Part 2: PSP Optimization Reduce workload times with this handy feature that can benefit every database pro. By Joey ...

Query optimisation remains a critical discipline in database systems, underpinning the efficiency and responsiveness of data-driven applications. By selecting optimal execution plans, modern query ...

The Fundamental Guide to SQL Query Optimization If you're seeking to optimize your SQL queries and make the most of your database, this fundamental guide is an excellent resource. You'll learn the ...

Not so with DBAs! In SQL Server 2017, when the query optimizer encounters code with a multi-statement TVF, the query optimizer will pause optimization, execute the TVF subtree to get a very accurate ...

While the last two versions of SQL Server focused on improving performance by offering new features, SQL Server 2016 looks inwards towards improving existing functionality.

Software that optimizes an SQL query for the fastest processing, based on the size of the database files and other variables. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.

This functionality allows a DBA to add a query hint (i.e., a direct instruction to the optimizer to bypass an optimization task to do a specific thing, like use a specified index in a query plan ...

Knowledge-Based Systems (2024). [4] Query optimization through the looking glass, and what we found running the Join Order Benchmark. The VLDB Journal (2017). Back to "Database Systems" ...