SQL Server and Big Data: Leveraging PolyBase for Hadoop and Azure Blob Storage Introduction to SQL Server and Big Data In the last decade, the data landscape has evolved tremendously, moving from traditional relational databases to diverse datasets that include
The Power of SQL Server’s CROSS APPLY and OUTER APPLY In the realm of data manipulation and query optimization, SQL Server provides a plethora of tools allowing data experts to harness the full potential of their database systems. Among these
SQL Server Backup Compression: Saving Time and Disk Space When managing databases, one thing that continually crops up is the need to ensure data safety, pragmatically achieved through regular backups. However, making these backups can become a balancing act between
Choosing the Right Collation in SQL Server: A Guide for Global Deployments When dealing with databases in a global context, managing data across different languages and regions becomes a critical task. Collation in SQL Server plays a pivotal role in
