Columnstore Indexes – part 132 (“What’s missing in Columnstore indexes in the year 2026”)
A technical analysis of missing features and wishlist for SQL Server Columnstore Indexes as of 2026, focusing on performance and functionality gaps.
A technical analysis of missing features and wishlist for SQL Server Columnstore Indexes as of 2026, focusing on performance and functionality gaps.
Explores SQL Server 2019's session context functions and their unexpected impact on query parallel execution plans.
Explores compatibility of Columnstore Indexes with new features in SQL Server 2019, including Approximate Distinct Count and Scalar UDF Inlining.
Explores the preview feature of ordered Clustered Columnstore Indexes in Azure SQL Data Warehouse, testing syntax and performance benefits.
A proposal for a new "Optimize for Analytics" database configuration option in SQL Server and Azure SQL Database to enhance performance for data warehousing workloads.
Announcing a new YouTube channel focused on SQL Server Columnstore Indexes and Batch Execution Mode, featuring technical videos and interviews.