{"product_id":"9798868826092","title":"Analytics Optimization with Columnstore Indexes in Microsoft SQL Server Cost-Effective, Scalable Analytics for Real-World SQL Server Workloads","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAnalytics Optimization with Columnstore Indexes in Microsoft SQL Server\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCost-Effective, Scalable Analytics for Real-World SQL Server Workloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEdward Pollack\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eComputers \/ Database Administration \u0026amp; Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the challenge of storing and accessing analytic data in SQL Server with speed and efficiency—now with expanded coverage of SQL Server 2025 and Azure SQL Database features.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis updated second edition also explores how columnstore indexes compare to other modern analytic storage options, helping you make informed architectural decisions. Whether you're optimizing OLAP workloads or modernizing your data platform, this practical guide shows how columnstore indexes deliver faster query performance and enable rapid business intelligence insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll find a complete walkthrough of columnstore indexing, from foundational concepts to detailed architecture, implementation, and maintenance strategies. Learn best practices, explore hands-on demonstrations, and uncover common mistakes to avoid. Whether you're new to columnstore or looking to deepen your expertise, this book offers clear, actionable, and definitive guidance for development, testing, and production environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover how columnstore indexes reduce storage costs, boost performance, and simplify data management—without requiring additional licensing. Gain insight into when and how to use them, and how to architect scalable, high-performance analytic solutions in SQL Server.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou Will Learn To:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eApply best practices for the use and maintenance of analytic data in SQL Server\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eUse metadata to understand the size and shape of data\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLoad, maintain, and delete data from large analytic tables\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLeverage columnstore compression to save storage, memory, and time\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eChoose between columnstore and rowstore indexes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid performance pitfalls and leverage advanced features\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDatabase developers, administrators, and architects working with large analytic datasets who need a reliable, cost-effective way to improve query performance in SQL Server.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-IN\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eEdward Pollack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-IN\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP with a passion for learning how Data Platforms work and sharing that knowledge with the community. His experiences in data architecture, database design, performance optimization, and data security are motivation for public speaking, writing, coding, and other community activities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEd has spoken at SQL Saturday events, SQL Bits, PASS Summit, EightKB, and many other regional and international events. Ed is the organizer of the Capital Area SQL Server Group and SQL Saturday Albany, as well as a co-organizer of SQL Saturday New York City, and Future Data Driven. He has published a number of books, including \u003cem\u003eDynamic SQL: Applications, Performance, and Security in Microsoft SQL Server\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eExpert Performance Indexing in Azure SQL and SQL Server 2022\u003c\/em\u003e, and A\u003cem\u003enalytics Optimization with Columnstore Indexes in Microsoft SQL Server: Optimizing OLAP Workloads\u003c\/em\u003e. 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