You will explore SQL Server 2022’s latest features, including support for Linux, containerization, and Kubernetes deployments—skills essential in today’s evolving data landscape. As you navigate these innovations, you will examine critical areas like security, business continuity, performance tuning, and optimization. Each chapter is crafted to illustrate practical applications in both on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring you grasp their significance.

Building on this foundation, you will uncover best practices and modernization techniques tailored for Windows and Linux systems. The book also includes insights from the authors’ extensive experience with the Microsoft SQL Server support team, equipping you with effective troubleshooting methods to address performance challenges directly.

By the end of this book, you will have a thorough understanding of SQL Server deployments, empowering you to make strategic decisions and maximize its capabilities.

Table of Contents
1. SQL Server – The Fundamentals
2. Realms of SQL – Part 1
3. Realms of SQL – Part 2
4. SQL Server and Security Hand in Glove
5. Business Continuity Strategies for SQL Offerings
6. Accelerate SQL Server Modernization
7. Achieving SQL Brilliance Through Best Practices
8. Monitoring, Performance Tuning, and Optimization
Index