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Abstract: How to effectively diagnose and mitigate database performance anomalies remains a significant concern for modern database systems. Manually identifying the root causes of the anomalies is a ...

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At Microsoft Build 2025, we announced the public preview of SQL Server 2025. Built on a foundation of best-in-class security, performance, and availability, SQL Server 2025 empowers customers to ...

I've encountered a noticeable performance issue when using Laravel's Query Builder with SQL Server. Running the same simple query gives very different execution times depending on the method used: ...

As today’s database administrators (DBAs) manage the complexity of modern database environments, particularly containerized systems, they must lean into smart automation to transform database ...

Hello there! 👋 I'm Luca, a BI Developer with a passion for all things data, Proficient in Python, SQL and Power BI ...

Abstract: This article addresses the issue of database performance, specifically the execution of SQL queries. Solving this problem is essential for improving the efficiency of information systems.