Niko Neugebauer is an expert in SQL Server, Columnstore indexes, and data platforms, sharing in-depth technical guides, performance optimization tips, and community insights on advanced database technologies.
130 articles from this blog
A technical post about removing the In-Memory OLTP (Hekaton) filegroup in SQL Server 2025, marking the end of the feature's journey.
A philosophical exploration of being wrong in technology, challenging binary thinking and advocating for nuanced judgment.
Author discusses attending and presenting at SQLBits 2026, focusing on Columnstore Indexes and a cloud panel.
A reflection on AI's impact on content creation, drawing parallels to Tom Petty's 'The Last DJ' and questioning the role of human originality.
A critical analysis of technical incompetence in the workplace, coining the term NVTP (Not Very Technical Person) to describe those who pretend to be technically skilled.
A developer reflects on 20 years of blogging about tech topics like Columnstore Indexes, Vector Indexes, AI, and Product Management.
Explores the new JSON data type and JSON Index in SQL Server 2025, focusing on their compatibility and limitations with Columnstore Indexes and Batch Execution Mode.
SQL Server 2025 removes Master Data Services (MDS), a significant and disruptive change for the BI stack with no direct in-product replacement.
Explores the integration of new Vector data types and Vector Indexes with Columnstore Indexes in SQL Server 2025 for similarity search and RAG.
Analyzes the lack of data replication support for Clustered Columnstore Indexes in SQL Server, covering features from 2012 to 2025.
A technical analysis of missing features and wishlist for SQL Server Columnstore Indexes as of 2026, focusing on performance and functionality gaps.
A developer announces the return of their technical blog after a 3-year hiatus, hinting at future posts on databases, cloud, AI, and more.
Author previews their upcoming SQL Managed Instance presentations at the SQLBits 2022 conference, highlighting new features and demos.
A Microsoft engineer reviews their 2021 professional year, highlighting blogging and presentations on Azure SQL Managed Instance and tech conferences.
A series of technical how-to guides for Azure SQL Managed Instance, written by a Microsoft employee, with new posts planned.
Analyzes why online tech conferences fail to replicate the social and networking value of in-person events, leading to low engagement.
Microsoft PM announces a series of public presentations on Azure SQL Managed Instance, covering new features, HA/DR, performance, and monitoring.
A developer shares his journey from Microsoft critic and MVP to joining the Azure SQL Product Team as a Senior Program Manager.
Explores practical processes for building trust and ensuring ethics in AI development, focusing on transparency, bias, and security.
Explores practical aspects of building trust in AI systems, focusing on trust in the development process, results, and the company itself.
