Developers often dismiss dynamic SQL used in PL/SQL programs for two reasons. One reason is that it's riskier because the SQL statements aren't parsed until runtime, so it's more difficult to catch ...

From AI-driven attacks to cutting-edge vector search capabilities, 2026 is redefining how we secure, optimize, and manage SQL databases. New SQL Server features, evolving threat landscapes, and modern ...

SQL Server 2025 delivers major performance upgrades alongside licensing changes that can reshape both operational speed and budget strategy. Smarter query execution, refined CPU scheduling, and better ...

Testing and tuning SQL is an often-overlooked aspect of incorporating the database into your DevOps pipeline. It is important to be able to analyze and optimize SQL performance within your application ...

SolarWinds has expanded its database performance management portfolio with the launch of SolarWinds Database Insights for SQL Server. Uniting the features and functionality of the SolarWinds Database ...

In part 1 of my SQL Server 2022 features series, you learned about the improvements to the cardinality estimator component of query optimization. In this installment, you will learn about another ...