• Title Learn T-SQL Querying
• Author(s) Pedro Lopes , Pam Lahoud
• Publisher: Packt Publishing (May 3, 2019); eBook (Free Edition)
• Permission: Free eBook by the Publisher (Packt)
• Paperback 484 pages
• eBook HTML
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1789348811
• ISBN-13: 978-1789348811
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Book Description

Transact-SQL (T-SQL) is Microsoft's proprietary extension to the SQL language that is used with Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Database. This book will be a useful guide to learning the art of writing efficient T-SQL code in modern SQL Server versions, as well as the Azure SQL Database.

The book will get you started with query processing fundamentals to help you write powerful, performant T-SQL queries. You will then focus on query execution plans and learn how to leverage them for troubleshooting. In the later chapters, you will learn how to identify various T-SQL patterns and anti-patterns. This will help you analyze execution plans to gain insights into current performance, and determine whether or not a query is scalable.

You will also learn to build diagnostic queries using dynamic management views (DMVs) and dynamic management functions (DMFs) to address various challenges in T-SQL execution. Next, you will study how to leverage the built-in tools of SQL Server to shorten the time taken to address query performance and scalability issues. In the concluding chapters, the book will guide you through implementing various features, such as Extended Events, Query Store, and Query Tuning Assistant using hands-on examples.

• Discover T-SQL functionalities and services that help you interact with relational databases
• Understand the roles, tasks and responsibilities of a T-SQL developer
• Explore solutions for carrying out database querying tasks, database administration, and troubleshooting

• Pedro Lopes is a Program Manager in the Database Systems group, based in Redmond, WA, USA. He has over 19 years of industry experience and has been with Microsoft for 9 years.
• Pam Lahoud is a Program Manager in the Database Systems group, based in Redmond, WA, USA. She has been with Microsoft for 13 years and is currently responsible for program management of Database Engine features for in-market and vNext versions of SQL Server, with a special focus on the Storage Engine area.

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