Columnstore indexes are a feature that was introduced in SQ LServer 2016, but enhanced in SQL Server 2014 and SQL Server 2016. This section tries to include links for various versions.
Here are a list of links that might help you learn more. Note that many of these are links to other sites and we cannot guarantee they still work. We also should note that some of these, especially Books Online, may change over time.
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Stairway to Columnstore Indexes - A good general introduction to the feature and learning how it works step by step.
SQL Server 2016
- Books Online - Columnstore Indexes Versioned Feature Summary
- Books Online - Columnstore Indexes Described
- SQL Server 2016 - In-Memory Columnstore Indexes
- Columnstore Indexes - part 43 - Thoughts on upcoming improvements in SQL Server 2016
SQL Server 2014
- Books Online - Columnstore Indexes Described
- Columnstore Index Changes in SQL Server 2014
- Introducing the Columnstore Index
- How Does a View owrk on a Table with a Clustered Columnstore Index
- The Illusion of Updateable Clustered Columnstore Indexes
- What's New for Columnstore Indexes in SQL Server 2014 (Technet)
- New Enhanced Columnstore Index in SQL Server 2014 - Part 1
- Getting Started with Columnstore Index in SQL Server 2014 - Part 1
- Getting Started with Columnstore Index in SQL Server 2014 - Part 2
SQL Server 2012
- Books Online - Columnstore Indexes Described
- Columnstore Indexes in SQL Server 2012
- Getting Started with Columnstore Index in SQL Server 2014 - Part 1
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