SQL Server 2022: Data Virtualization and Object Storage [Ep. 5] | Data Exposed
Introduction
SQL Server 2022 is the version of the Microsoft SQL Server database engine that is planned to be released in 2022. It is the latest version of SQL Server and has many new features, including support for data virtualization and object storage. This blog post will discuss SQL Server 2022’s new features and how they can be used for data virtualization and object storage.Data Virtualization
Data virtualization is the process of creating a virtualized view of data from multiple sources. It is used to access, transform, and combine data from different sources into a single view. In SQL Server 2022, data virtualization is enabled by the use of PolyBase.PolyBase enables SQL Server to access data from non-relational sources, such as Hadoop and Azure Data Lake Store, as if it were stored in a SQL Server database. This allows data to be accessed, transformed, and combined from different sources without the need to replicate or move the data.
Object Storage
Object storage is a type of data storage that is designed for storing large amounts of unstructured data. It is used for storing large files, such as images, videos, and documents. SQL Server 2022 introduces a new feature called SQL Server Object Storage Service (SSOSS) that enables SQL Server to store and access data in object storage.SSOSS provides a way to store and access data in object storage without the need to replicate or move the data. It can be used to store large files, such as images, videos, and documents. It also provides a way to store and access data in a secure and reliable way.
Benefits of Data Virtualization and Object Storage
Data virtualization and object storage can be used to improve the performance and scalability of data-driven applications. Data virtualization allows data to be accessed, transformed, and combined from different sources without the need to replicate or move the data. This can reduce the need for expensive data replication and storage solutions.Object storage can be used to store large files, such as images, videos, and documents, in a secure and reliable way. This can reduce the need for costly storage solutions and improve the performance and scalability of applications.
Conclusion
SQL Server 2022 introduces new features, such as data virtualization and object storage, that can be used to improve the performance and scalability of data-driven applications. Data virtualization enables data to be accessed, transformed, and combined from different sources without the need to replicate or move the data. Object storage can be used to store large files, such as images, videos, and documents, in a secure and reliable way. These features can reduce the need for costly storage solutions and improve the performance and scalability of applications.
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SQL Server 2022: Data Virtualization and Object Storage [Ep. 5] | Data Exposed
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1. SQL Server 2022
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