Data lineage is the process of identifying the source of data, recording the transformations and flows of data over time, and visualizing data flow from sources to end users. Data lineage empowers ...

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PolyBase, a data virtualization feature for SQL Server, allows users to seamlessly query data from various external sources directly using T-SQL (Transact-SQL) without the need for separate client ...

When it comes to improving the performance of database systems, there are nearly as many approaches as there are DBA (database administrator) teams. That might sound acceptable at first glance. But, ...