My SQL Server Blog Post Recap of March
SQL Server Post Recap Organized by Topic
🧠 1. Foundations
- SARGability: the One Concept You Absolutely Must Understand!
→ Learn how SQL Server uses indexes and why SARGability is critical for query performance. - Why SELECT * Is Still Killing SQL Server Performance in 2026?
→ Discover how unnecessary columns increase IO, CPU usage, and network load. - The Most Dangerous SQL Server Query Pattern Nobody Talks About
→ A hidden anti-pattern that silently destroys performance in production systems. - Why Your SQL Server Query Is Fast in SSMS but Slow in Production
→ Understand parameter sniffing and environment-related performance issues.
⚡ 2. Execution Plans
- Read an EXECUTION PLAN in 10 MINUTES!!!
→ A beginner-friendly guide to understanding SQL Server execution plans quickly. - Execution Plan Operators that Secretly Kill Performance!
→ Learn to identify hidden performance killers inside execution plans. - Avoid That Damn Table Spool!
→ Real-world tuning example showing how to eliminate costly operators.
🔥 3. Indexing Strategy
- The SQL Server Index Strategy That Works 90% of the Time!
→ Practical indexing rules that work in most real-world scenarios. - The Most Common SQL Server Indexing Mistake
→ Identify and fix the most frequent indexing errors developers make. - Is Your Database Over-Indexed? Your Indexes Might Be Killing Performance 🔥
→ Learn how too many indexes can degrade performance instead of improving it. - Filtered Index vs Indexed View vs Columnstore Index
→ A deep comparison of advanced indexing techniques. - Filtered Index Performance Deep Dive
→ Advanced strategies to optimize selective queries. - XML Indexes Explained
→ Understand when and how XML indexes can improve performance.
🔥 4. CPU vs IO / Advanced Performance
- Why Your SQL Query Is Burning CPU (And You Don’t See It)
→ Identify hidden CPU bottlenecks in SQL Server queries. - Batch Mode Series (Part 4–6)
→ Explore advanced engine-level optimizations with Batch Mode. - I Removed 32 Seconds From This Query (No Index)
→ Real-world performance tuning story without adding indexes. - No New Index, No Schema Change Optimization
→ Smart query tuning techniques without structural changes.
🤖 5. SQL Server 2025 & AI (Trending 🚀)
- Vector Data Type – Why It Matters for AI
→ Introduction to vector data types and AI use cases in SQL Server. - AI Vector Database Test (FAISS vs SQL)
→ Performance comparison between FAISS and SQL Server for vector workloads. - REGEXP_LIKE & Batch Mode
→ Deep dive into new regex capabilities and performance. - REGEXP Faster than LIKE
→ Benchmark and analysis of REGEXP vs LIKE performance. - Why REGEX Can Melt Your CPU
→ Understand the CPU impact of regex queries.
⚠️ 6. Bugs / Patches / CU
- CU3 Critical Fixes (Regex & Vector Bugs)
→ Important fixes you must know before upgrading. - False Sharing Benchmark
→ Advanced performance analysis at CPU level. - Backup/Restore Performance Patch
→ Improvements affecting real production workloads. - LocalDB Crash (RegExpr.dll)
→ Troubleshooting a real-world SQL Server crash issue.
📦 7. Data Formats (JSON / XML)
- JSON vs XML – Project Impact
→ Architectural comparison between JSON and XML. - JSON vs XML Indexing Benchmark
→ Performance comparison of indexing strategies. - Why Developers Should Stop Using XML
→ Opinionated take with strong real-world arguments.
🧰 8. Tools & Basics
- What is SQL Server LocalDB
→ A beginner-friendly introduction to LocalDB.
📰 9. Weekly Recap
- SQL Server Performance Weekly Recap
→ Weekly summaries to retain audience and increase engagement.

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