22-25 April 2026

What's new in Columnstore for SQL Server 2022/2025

Proposed session for SQLBits 2026

TL; DR

Discover what is new in SQL Server 2022 / 2025 for the Columnstore Indexes and Batch Execution Mode. Driven by the examples let's review the latest improvements in the Columnstore technology and its integration with the new data types such as JSON and VECTOR, new math functions and much more.

Session Details

Discover what is new in SQL Server 2022 / 2025 for the Columnstore Indexes and Batch Execution Mode.
Driven by the examples let's review the latest improvements in the Columnstore technology and its integration with the new data types such as JSON and VECTOR, new math functions and much more.

3 things you'll get out of this session

To show the improvements in the Columnstore and Batch Mode technologies in the recent SQL Server releases. To demonstrate the best practices for the production scenarios. To advise about the risks and the limitations that might impact customers.

Speakers

Niko Neugebauer

nikoport.com

Niko Neugebauer's other proposed sessions for 2026

Copiloting an ETL solution - 2026