GitHub Copilot helps developers optimize queries and analyze performance bottlenecks without needing expertise in database internals, especially developers without deep Transact-SQL (T-SQL) expertise. …

SQL Server Management Studio is an indispensable tool for query optimization. By leveraging features like execution plans, SQL Profiler, and the Database Tuning Advisor, you can identify and resolve …

Aug 19, 2025 · The goal of this playbook is straightforward: to arm you with a step-by-step, modern methodology for diagnosing and fixing performance issues in SQL Server.

Indexes are critical for query performance. Create indexes on frequently searched columns (especially in WHERE, JOIN, ORDER BY, GROUP BY). Use non-clustered indexes for lookups and clustered...

Oct 16, 2025 · With SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) v22 Preview 3, Microsoft is introducing something new: the Query Hint Recommendation Tool. This feature lets you quickly experiment with …

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is a powerful tool used by database administrators and developers to manage SQL Server databases. One of the key components of SSMS is the Query …

We’ll take a look at tools provided by the SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and discuss how to use them for SQL Server query optimization. This article will be helpful for developers who work with …

Sep 29, 2025 · At the heart of that comes the SQL Server Query Optimizer, a component of database systems that play a crucial role in determining the most efficient way to execute a given SQL query. …

Nov 18, 2025 · For queries executed multiple times you might notice that SQL Server uses different plans, resulting in different resource utilization and duration. With Query Store, you can detect when …

Jul 11, 2023 · Speedy data retrieval is a must-have for any database-driven business application. SQL Server’s robust platform provides many opportunities for query optimization to ensure efficient data …