[ONLINE] The Magnificent 7 - Intelligent Query Processing by Taiob Ali

Is there a way to fix query performance issues without any code changes? Making application changes can be an expensive undertaking. Hence, developers and DBAs want the query processor to adapt to their workload needs vs. having to use options and trace flags to gain performance. Adaptation is the idea behind Intelligent Query processing in the newer versions of SQL Server. In this demo-heavy presentation, I will walk you through seven different intelligent query processing features that have been introduced in the last two versions of SQL Server. We will look at both the pros and cons of using these features and how to control them if you are not ready to use them yet.

By attending this session, you learn the new capabilities of Intelligent Query Processing. You equip yourself with powerful tools to convince your peers to change the database compatibility level to 150 for the Azure SQL Databases or upgrade to SQL Server 2019 for on-premise databases.

Taiob Ali, Microsoft Data Platform MVP, is an accomplished technical leader with a proven record of success. During his last 14 years, he has worked with the Microsoft Data Platform and MongoDB, both on-premise and cloud. His experience includes all three major business sectors: finance, e-commerce, and healthcare. Taiob has hands-on experience in managing large database projects, including massive data migration, intricate process design, testing and deployment, performance tuning, long term capacity planning.

Taiob is currently working at “GMO LLC” as Data Solutions Manager, focusing on cloud migration, automation, improving, and streamlining operational workflow. He is a regular speaker at local and virtual PASS chapters, SQL Saturdays, and Azure conferences. He is a board member of New England SQL Server User Group, PASS DBA Virtual Chapter, and organizer of Boston SQL Saturday.