Optimizing Query Performance with Columnstore Indexes from Pluralsight

Have you considered creating columnstore indexes to defeat slow queries? Well, this course is for you! Take your skills to the next level by learning how columnstore indexes can boost performance in today's busy database environment.

High-performance queries are vital for any SQL developer in today's data- driven world. You may have tried columnstore indexes but left with more questions than answers. In this course, Optimizing Query Performance with Columnstore Indexes, you'll learn core skills for building columnstore indexes in your environment. First, you'll learn what columnstore is and how it differs from rowstore. Understanding the columnstore architecture helps you decide the correct path when it's time to implement. Next, you'll discover the various types of columnstore indexes and which one to create based on your database's workload. Also, you'll learn several features built into columnstore, allowing faster performance. Finally, you'll explore several techniques for getting the most from your new columnstore indexes. When you're finished with this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge necessary to implement and optimize columnstore indexes in your unique environment.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Introducing Columnstore Indexes

Examining the Structure of Columnstore Indexes

Creating Your First Columnstore Index

Optimizing Columnstore Index Performance

Monitoring and Maintaining Index Health

Building Columnstore Indexes in the Real World

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Provides hands-on experience and interactive materials

Fits well with the needs of database administrators in busy environments

Provides an overview of columnstore indexes' architecture

Strengthens existing foundation for intermediate database developers

Covers a unique aspect of structured data management

Explicitly requires students to already have database development knowledge

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Optimizing Query Performance with Columnstore Indexes with these activities:

Review SQL query optimization techniques

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Brush up on SQL optimization techniques to prepare for the course's focus on columnstore indexes.

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Review materials on index structures and query plans

Participate in a peer study group on columnstore indexes

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Engage with peers to discuss and clarify concepts related to columnstore indexes.

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Join a study group
Discuss index design, implementation, and optimization

Implement a columnstore index solution for a real-world database

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Apply knowledge to a practical scenario and experience the impact of columnstore indexes on query performance.

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Analyze database workload and identify suitable tables for columnstore indexing
Design and implement columnstore indexes
Monitor and evaluate performance improvements

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Contribute to an open-source project on columnstore indexing

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Gain practical experience and contribute to the community by contributing to an open-source columnstore indexing project.

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Identify and join an open-source project related to columnstore indexing
Submit bug fixes or new features
Participate in community discussions

Career center

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Database Administrator

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Data Analyst

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Information Systems Manager

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Database Manager

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Data Engineer

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Data Architect

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Software Engineer

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Database Performance Analyst

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Business Intelligence Analyst

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