SQL Server 2022 Acceleration & Offloading with Intel® QuickAssist Technology (QAT) | Data Exposed
Introduction
Intel® QuickAssist Technology (Intel® QAT) is a hardware accelerator technology used to offload and accelerate data processing and security operations in data centers. It has been available on Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors since 2017 and is now available in the forthcoming SQL Server 2022 release. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of using Intel® QAT to accelerate SQL Server 2022, how it works, and why you should consider it for your data center.
What is Intel® QuickAssist Technology (QAT)?
Intel® QAT is a hardware accelerator technology which enables the offloading and acceleration of data processing, encryption, and compression operations. It is designed to accelerate and offload cryptographic and compression tasks that can be found in many modern data centers. It is available on Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors since 2017 and is now available in the forthcoming SQL Server 2022 release.
Benefits of Using Intel® QAT for SQL Server 2022
Using Intel® QAT for SQL Server 2022 offers a number of benefits, including:
Increased Performance
Using Intel® QAT for SQL Server 2022 can help to significantly improve the performance of your database. By offloading and accelerating data processing tasks, Intel® QAT can reduce latency and enable higher throughput. This can help to reduce the amount of time and resources required to perform data processing tasks.
Improved Security
Intel® QAT can also help to improve the security of your database by offloading and accelerating encryption and compression operations. By offloading these tasks to the hardware accelerator, it can help to secure sensitive data and reduce the risk of data breaches.
Lower Costs
Using Intel® QAT for SQL Server 2022 can help to reduce costs as well. By offloading and accelerating data processing tasks, it can help to reduce the amount of time and resources required to perform data processing tasks, which can help to reduce overall costs.
How Does Intel® QAT Work?
Intel® QAT works by offloading data processing tasks to the hardware accelerator. It is designed to automatically detect and offload tasks, such as encryption and compression, to the hardware accelerator. This offloading of tasks helps to reduce latency, improve performance, and reduce costs.
Conclusion
Intel® QuickAssist Technology (Intel® QAT) is a hardware accelerator technology used to offload and accelerate data processing, encryption, and compression operations. It is available on Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors since 2017 and is now available in the forthcoming SQL Server 2022 release. Using Intel® QAT for SQL Server 2022 offers a number of benefits, including increased performance, improved security, and lower costs. By offloading and accelerating data processing tasks, Intel® QAT can help to reduce latency, improve performance, and reduce costs.
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SQL Server 2022 acceleration & offloading with Intel® QuickAssist Technology (QAT) | Data Exposed
1. Microsoft 365
2. SQL Server 2022
3. Intel QuickAss
