System Objects Removed in SQL Server 2025
I compared SQL Server 2022 CU25 with SQL Server 2025 CU9 and found removed system objects, columns, wait types, XE events and messages.
System Procedures Whose Code Changed in SQL Server 2025
I diffed 212 changed system module definitions in SQL Server 2025 and found caller-visible changes in procedures DBAs still use.
The sp_auto_tuning_* Procedures in SQL Server 2025
SQL Server 2025 ships new sp_auto_tuning procedures and internal create-index recommendation views, but I checked what they prove.
Columnstore transcoder wait types in SQL Server 2025
SQL Server 2025 adds 25 columnstore transcoder wait types. I found the names, XE descriptions, and what Microsoft documents.
LCK_M_SCH_A and LCK_M_SCH_C: New Lock Wait Types in SQL Server 2025
SQL Server 2025 adds LCK_M_SCH_A and LCK_M_SCH_C wait types. I checked the wait list, XE maps, Microsoft docs and local wait stats.
SQL Server 2025 Added 10 Configuration Options, and One Appeared After RTM
I checked the SQL Server 2025 configuration options added after SQL Server 2022 against sys.configurations and Microsoft Learn.