SQLBits 2024

Elevating SQL Server Performance with Query Store Hints

Just as a pilot relies on advanced navigation tools to ensure a smooth flight, database administrators need powerful tools to maintain optimal performance in their SQL Server environments. SQL Server 2022 introduces Query Store Hints, a feature that acts as your navigational compass, guiding your queries to their optimal performance.
Embark on a journey through SQL Server 2022, exploring the Query Store Hints, a feature designed to optimize your database’s performance and ensure a smooth flight through your data.

I will kick off this session by diving into the fundamentals of hints in SQL Server, exploring how they provide specific instructions to the query optimizer to select the most efficient execution plan.

We will delve into the architecture of Query Store and its interaction with Query Store Hints, providing a clear map of the feature’s functionality.

The session will also highlight the benefits of using Query Store Hints and important considerations and best practices.

The journey will culminate in a live demonstration showcasing how to implement Query Store Hints in SQL Server 2022. Attendees will witness the process from start to finish, gaining practical skills and knowledge to apply this feature confidently in their own environments.

By the end of this session, attendees will leave with a comprehensive understanding of Query Store Hints and be equipped to implement this feature in their SQL Server 2022 environments.