May 2026
Beginner to intermediate
320 pages
7h 3m
English
book
Analytics Optimization with Columnstore Indexes in Microsoft SQL Server: Cost-Effective, Scalable Analytics for Real-World SQL Server Workloads
by Edward Pollack
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A huge shout-out to the many event organizers, speakers, colleagues, and friends that have put their trust in me to create educational content for the community. Years of personal and professional development have been profoundly impacted by the opportunities provided by others.
Thank you to organizations that frequently partner with me, including Redgate, Microsoft, and PASS/SQL Saturday. Equally important are the individuals who have been by my side for so long, a list far too extensive to share here. Taiob Ali, Andy Levy, Steve Simon, John Miner, Kathi Kellenberger, Thomas Grohser, Damira Pon, Michael Bailey, Paresh Motiwala, Jaimie Fox, Jean Joseph, and many others have been trusted confidantes during my professional journey. ...
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