Insider Tips on Microsoft SQL Server 2016

Insider Tips on Microsoft SQL Server 2016

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Presenter: Brian D. [email protected]

MCITP/MCSE/MCT Microsoft Technology Specialist Global Knowledge course

director for Microsoft SQL Server Technology experience includes:

15+ years with SQL Server 10+ years in data modeling and

database design 10+ years in application

development, including IMS, DB2, Sybase

Professional experience includes:

25+ years as technical instructor 10+ years as systems consultant


SQL Server 2016 Themes

Mission-critical performanceDeeper insights across dataHyperscale cloud

Brian’s three favorite features: Always encrypted Temporal data Stretch database


Always Encrypted

Transparent column encryptionNo application changes neededEnd-to-end securitySeparation of data owners from data managersColumn Master Key (CMK)Column Encryption Key (CEK)Decryption/Encryption occurs on client machineData is always encrypted on server


Column Encryption Key Properties


Example Table Using Always Encrypted


Example Query without Encryption Keys


Demo: Always Encrypted


Temporal Data

System-versioned tablesAutomatic historical data trackingCan be used for auditing and undo operationsIdeal for Slowly Changing Dimension (SCD)

Can be used to populate SCD Type 2 table in DWCurrent table and History tableANSI SQL 2011 specification


Example Table: Temporal Data


Example Query: Temporal Data


Demo: Temporal Data


Stretch Database

Local data and remote data in the cloudLarge occasionally accessed tables off-loaded to cloudNo changes to application queries neededQuery plan includes remote access if necessarySaves local storage and improves local queriesRemote data stored in Azure SQL Database


Stretch Database Concept


Enable Database for Stretch


Enable Table for Stretch


Demo: Stretch Database


Conclusion: SQL Server 2016

Mission-critical performanceDeeper insights across dataHyperscale cloud

Brian’s three favorite features: Always encrypted Temporal data Stretch database


Certification and Training

MCSA: SQL Server (nine-day boot camp)MCSE: Data Platform (five-day boot camp)MCSE: Business Intelligence (five-day boot camp)

Microsoft Official Curriculum courses combinedIntense immersion training, including:

Exam vouchers and retake vouchers 12 months of 24x7 access to labs 12 months of 24x7 chat support by certified

mentors 12 months of Transcender practice exams Training kits and online reference books


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