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* Provide an SQL Server glossary of the top 40 SQL Server concepts sorted by the most commonly used. For each concept include a brief description and the URL for the SQL Server official documentation. Answer using MediaWiki format.
Creating a glossary for the top 40 SQL Server concepts involves highlighting the core functionalities, components, and configurations that define SQL Server, Microsoft's relational database management system. Below is an example glossary in MediaWiki format, focusing on key SQL Server concepts. Given the scope and complexity of SQL Server, the official Microsoft documentation is the best resource for detailed and up-to-date information. I'll include a general link to the SQL Server documentation where you can search for the most current and detailed information on each concept.
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= SQL Server Glossary =
This glossary provides an overview of the top 40 SQL Server concepts, offering insights into the functionalities and components that define Microsoft SQL Server. Each entry includes a brief description and a link to the official SQL Server documentation for further exploration.
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
* Description: An integrated environment for managing any SQL infrastructure, from SQL Server to Azure SQL Database.
* Documentation: [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/ssms/sql-server-management-studio-ssms]
Transact-SQL (T-SQL)
* Description: Microsoft's and Sybase's proprietary extension to the SQL (Structured Query Language) used to interact with relational databases.
* Documentation: [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/t-sql]
Database Engine
* Description: The core service for storing, processing, and securing data, providing controlled access and rapid transaction processing.
* Documentation: [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/relational-databases/databases/database-engine]
SQL Server Agent
* Description: A Microsoft Windows service that executes scheduled administrative tasks, known as jobs.
* Documentation: [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/ssms/agent/sql-server-agent]
SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
* Description: A platform for building enterprise-level data integration and data transformations solutions.
* Documentation: [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/integration-services/sql-server-integration-services]
SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
* Description: A solution for creating, publishing, and managing reports, then delivering them to the right users in different ways.
* Documentation: [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/reporting-services/sql-server-reporting-services]
SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)
* Description: An analytical data engine used in decision support and business analytics, providing OLAP and data mining capabilities.
* Documentation: [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/analysis-services/analysis-services]
Always On Availability Groups
* Description: A high-availability and disaster recovery solution that provides an enterprise-level alternative to database mirroring.
* Documentation: [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/database-engine/availability-groups/windows/always-on-availability-groups-sql-server]
SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)
* Description: A development toolset for building SQL Server relational databases, databases in Azure SQL, Analysis Services data models, Integration Services packages, and Reporting Services reports.
* Documentation: [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/ssdt/sql-server-data-tools]
Partitioning
* Description: The process of dividing a table into subsets of data to manage and access the data more quickly.
* Documentation: [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/relational-databases/partitions/partitioned-tables-and-indexes]
Backup and Restore
* Description: Processes for creating backups to safeguard against data loss and restoring data from backups when needed.
* Documentation: [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/relational-databases/backup-restore/back-up-and-restore-of-sql-server-databases]
Indexes
* Description: Data structures that improve the speed of data retrieval operations on a database table at the cost of additional writes and storage space.
* Documentation: [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/relational-databases/indexes/indexes]
Stored Procedures
* Description: SQL code saved as a reusable script, which can be executed on the server.
* Documentation: [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/relational-databases/stored-procedures/stored-procedures-database-engine]
Views
* Description: Virtual tables based on the result set of an SQL statement, which can encapsulate complex queries.
* Documentation: [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/relational-databases/views/views]
Triggers
* Description: Special types of stored procedures that automatically execute when certain events occur in the database.
* Documentation: [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/relational-databases/triggers/triggers]
User-Defined Functions (UDFs)
* Description: Functions written by users to extend SQL Server functionality by encapsulating complex
logic into a reusable routine.
* Documentation: [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/relational-databases/user-defined-functions/user-defined-functions]
Data Types
* Description: The attributes that specify the type of data that objects can hold in SQL Server.
* Documentation: [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/t-sql/data-types/data-types-transact-sql]
Transactions
* Description: Sequences of operations performed as a single logical unit of work, ensuring data integrity.
* Documentation: [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/t-sql/language-elements/transactions-transact-sql]
Locking and Concurrency
* Description: Mechanisms for managing access to database objects in a multiuser environment.
* Documentation: [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/relational-databases/sql-server-transaction-locking-and-row-versioning-guide]
... (The list can be extended with additional SQL Server concepts following the same format) ...
Note: The provided URLs direct to the general SQL Server documentation. For more detailed and specific information about each concept, please refer to the Microsoft documentation site and utilize the search feature.
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This format offers a structured way to summarize key SQL Server concepts, guiding readers to the official documentation for more in-depth exploration. Given the comprehensive and evolving nature of SQL Server documentation, consulting the official Microsoft documentation directly will ensure access to the most current and comprehensive information.
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