Ernesto Lluesma
2026-02-17
Ernesto Lluesma
Evolution of JSON support in SQL Server Since SQL Server 2016, Microsoft introduced support for JSON data, allowing developers to store and query semi-structured information within relational databases. However, until now, working with large volumes of JSON data could be complex and costly in terms Read More
Fran Aguado
2026-02-04
Fran Aguado
Welcome to a new article on the Aleson ITC blog. In today’s post, we’ll talk about CES (Change Event Streaming) for SQL Server 2025. We’ll explain what it is, how it works, what it’s used for, and the different scenarios where this feature can be Read More
Kevin Nicolas
2026-01-29
Kevin Nicolas
With the arrival of SQL Server 2025, Microsoft has introduced ZSTD as a new backup compression algorithm. This addition aims to significantly optimize backup operations, improving both execution speed and efficiency in the use of system resources. The introduction of ZSTD in SQL Server 2025 Read More
Nuria Arlandis
2026-01-22
Nuria Arlandis
SQL Server 2025 introduces a long‑awaited improvement in concurrency management with Optimized Locking. This feature, previously available in Azure SQL Database, now arrives in SQL Server 2025, promising more efficient transaction handling without the need to modify existing code. What is Optimized Locking? Optimized Locking Read More
Fran Lens
2026-01-16
Fran Lens
Since SQL Server 2025 was released last November, we took some time before starting this series, but it was about time. This version is packed with new features that deserve a proper review before putting them into production. In this first post, we’ll provide an Read More
Miguel Ángel Motos
2024-07-25
Miguel Ángel Motos
Welcome to a new post on the Aleson ITC blog. As many of us know, in SQL Server 2022 there are many new features that we are loving and one of the least known is the ability to manage contained availability groups. What are Contained Read More
Fran Lens
2024-07-04
Fran Lens
Welcome to a new post in the Aleson ITC blog. If you are here is because you know that AI has become a key player in the future of all companies, and if yours uses SQL Server will also be able to enjoy all the Read More



