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SQL Server 2012

 

SQL Server 2012's New Features

SQL Server 2012 promises to be an exciting release. Learn about some of its new features and enhancements, as well as system requirements, the upgrade process, and changes in the setup program.


Database Development

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Check Out this Article on Optimizing LINQ

Writing in our fellow publication, DevProConnections mag, SQL Server developer Joydip Kanjilal has put together some proven tips and best practices for boosting LINQ query performance. Check out his article on Guidelines and Best Practices in Optimizing LINQ Performance.

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Featured Video

Itzik BenGan and Michael Otey discuss some of the important new T-SQL enhancements in the upcoming SQL Server Denali release, including the new windowing functions, paging constructs, and improved error handling.


Database Development Articles

SQL Server 2012 Editions

By Michael Otey, 02/13/2012

Here's a quick overview of the SQL Server 2012 family, including Enterprise, Business Intelligence, Standard, Web, Developer, and Express editions.

Will Apple’s iBooks 2 Revolutionize the SQL Server Book and Training Market?

By Brian Moran, 01/26/2012

Brian Moran highlights the SQL Server 2012 Virtual Launch Event and explores how Apple's iBooks 2 electronic textbook publishing platform will change the way SQL Server ...

SQL Server 2012: How to Write T-SQL Windows Functions, Part 3

By Itzik Ben-Gan, 01/26/2012

Itzik wraps up his discussion of SQL Server 2012's window functions by focusing on optimization. He provides indexing guidelines for optimal performance, and he describes cases ...

5 Tips for Developing SQL Server Integration Services Packages

By Robert Sheldon, 01/26/2012

These five tips help you avoid a few frustrations that might arise when developing SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages so you keep your development efforts moving ...

Small Code Changes, Big SQL Server Performance Improvements

By Kalen Delaney, 01/19/2012

Learn how you can replace a scalar-valued user-defined functions (UDFs) call with actual code to greatly improve SQL Server performance.


SQL Server 2012 Editions

Here's a quick overview of the SQL Server 2012 family, including Enterprise, Business Intelligence, Standard, Web, Developer, and Express editions....

Small Code Changes, Big SQL Server Performance Improvements

Learn how you can replace a scalar-valued user-defined functions (UDFs) call with actual code to greatly improve SQL Server performance....


Small Code Changes, Big SQL Server Performance Improvements

Learn how you can replace a scalar-valued user-defined functions (UDFs) call with actual code to greatly improve SQL Server performance....

SQL Server 2012 Editions

Here's a quick overview of the SQL Server 2012 family, including Enterprise, Business Intelligence, Standard, Web, Developer, and Express editions....


Excel Macro Creates INSERT Statements for Easy Data Migration

Here’s a solution that lets you migrate data from Excel to SQL Server without having to manually create INSERT statements or use SQL Server Management Studio’s (SSMS’s) Import Data feature....

Take a Hint About Query Hints

Kalen discusses two reasons she finds SQL Server query hints to be fascinating....


More Database Development Articles

Small Code Changes, Big SQL Server Performance Improvements

By Kalen Delaney, 01/19/2012

Learn how you can replace a scalar-valued user-defined functions (UDFs) call with actual code to greatly improve SQL Server performance.

New Features in SQL Server Data Tools

By Michael Otey, 01/19/2012

SQL Server Data Tools in SQL Server 2012 offers more than declarative schema-based database design and T-SQL debugging--here's what to look for in this super tool.

Free Tool Review: Scripted PowerShell Automated Deployment Engine

By Kevin Kline, 01/13/2012

The Scripted PowerShell Automated Deployment Engine is a free, remote install and configuration tool for SQL Server that streamlines remote deployment and simplifies complex ...

Take a Hint About Query Hints

By Kalen Delaney, 12/29/2011

Kalen discusses two reasons she finds SQL Server query hints to be fascinating.

The SQL Server Community: Giving to Those in Need

By Brian Moran, 12/22/2011

The SQL Server community is known for banding together to help those in need, whether they have a SQL Server-related question or a charity they want to support. Here's two acts of ...

Product Review: Telerik RadControls for ASP.NET

By William Sheldon, 12/15/2011

If you're looking for ASP.NET rapid application development (RAD) controls, Telerik's RadControls suite is an excellent choice.

Troubleshooting Performance Problems in Entity Framework Applications

By Michael K. Campbell, 12/14/2011

Although the ADO.NET Entity Framework makes application developers' jobs easier, the code it generates can lead to poorly performing applications. Here is what you need to know ...


Featured Blogs

Database Administration Blog

The SQL Server 2012 Special Ops Tour: Get Recognized for Your SQL Server Solutions

The SQL Server 2012 Special Ops Tour could come to your city and you could be featured at an event....

Database Administration Blog

SQL Server 2012 Release Candidate Offers New Capabilities

Microsoft's SQL Server 2012 Release Candidate 0 is now available for download and include new...

Puzzled By T-SQL Blog

Denali T-SQL at a Glance - New and Enhanced Functions

Itzik describes new T-SQL scalar functions in SQL Server Denali CTP 3....

Business Intelligence Blog

What Is Business Intelligence?

Find out what business intelligence is and which technologies support it....

Business Intelligence Blog

Microsoft's Quentin Clark Discusses SQL Server 2008 R2 and the Parallel Data Warehouse

This past November at the DevConnections conference, Richard Campbell, from .NET Rocks, had the...

Business Intelligence Blog

Choosing a Primary Key

Are you unsure whether you should use a surrogate identifier or a natural value for a primary key?...

Puzzled By T-SQL Blog

Semicolon

Not terminating T-SQL statements with a semicolon is on a deprecation path....

Puzzled By T-SQL Blog

Improved Support for Window Functions in SQL Server Denali CTP3

Itzik describes the enhanced support for window functions introduced in Microsoft SQL Server Denali...

Puzzled By T-SQL Blog

Denali T-SQL at a Glance - New and Enhanced Functions

Itzik describes new T-SQL scalar functions in SQL Server Denali CTP 3....

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