Optimization is a key level of achievement for every data platform, and SQL Server is not an exception. To accomplish performance optimization, it is essential to understand the aspects of SQL Server tuning and the approach is multi-layered. The process to keep up the optimization at sustainable levels is quite challenging and a continual activity. It is highly required to adopt the reliable methods for data platform optimization using SQL Server features.

There are different methods available in SQL Server. Using the tools and commands technique, we can help evaluate and troubleshoot the query performance. In order to achieve this, we must address the fragmented indexes and outdated statistics on the table that is suffering a performance loss. There are various best practices available and involved to evaluate query performance, which can be used as a checklist. But, these practices provide a basic level of query...