Microsoft has just added support for query hints to Azure SQL Database, giving database administrators a powerful tool to manage the performance of ISV application code. Here's how it works. Database ...

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When it comes to improving the performance of database systems, there are nearly as many approaches as there are DBA (database administrator) teams. That might sound acceptable at first glance. But, ...

Microsoft has unveiled the preview of Azure HorizonDB at its Ignite developer conference. The new cloud database service is based on PostgreSQL and is aimed at both developers of new applications and ...