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Did you know that optimizing SQL queries can be cost efficient? In this episode of BigQuery Spotlight, we speak to some strategies for optimizing your BigQuery queries. We’ll walk through what happens behind the scenes for more complex queries, and show you specific tactics you can use to optimize your SQL. Watch to learn some great techniques on how to make your queries more performant!

How does BigQuery’s internal storage work? In this episode of BigQuery Spotlight, we share how BigQuery stores data so you can make informed decisions on how to optimize your BigQuery storage. We’ll also talk about partitioning, as well as clustering and how it allows for efficient lookups.

What are jobs in BigQuery and how does the reservation model work? In this episode of BigQuery Spotlight, we’ll review jobs, reservations, and best practices for managing workload in BigQuery. We’ll also walk you through the difference between BI Engine reservations and standard reservations, so you can decide what will work best for you.

What is a BigQuery table and how does it work? In this episode of BigQuery Spotlight, we’ll review the different types of tables in BigQuery, including managed tables, external tables, and virtual tables with logical and materialized views. We’ll also walk you through the use of views, which are virtual tables defined by a SQL query.

What are folders, projects, and datasets and how do they come together to support warehousing fundamentals like security and cost management? In this episode of BigQuery Spotlight, we’ll review the BigQuery resource model and how this resource hierarchy is reflected in the Cloud Console, where you’ll interact with and analyze your BigQuery data. Moreover, we’ll give you some helpful tips when it comes to structuring your own BigQuery resources. Watch to learn the best way to structure your BigQuery deployments!

How can you replicate data from a relational database in real time? In this video, we’ll show you you can combine Datastream with Dataflow templates to replicate data from a relational database. Watch to learn how you can use this streaming analytics service in unison with Datastream to easily replicate data from Oracle to BigQuery in real time!

In this video, you will learn how you can manage costs in BigQuery by setting a custom quota that specifies a limit on the amount of query data processed per day.

In this video, you will learn how to write and run queries from BigQuery tables directly in the BigQuery web UI. Product: BigQuery; fullname: Alicia Williams;

Here to bring you the latest news in the Cloud is Stephanie Wong Tune in every week for a new episode and let us know what you think of the latest announcements in the comments below! Product: BigQuery; fullname: Stephanie Wong;

Want to know how to create and organize your data sets in BigQuery? In this video, we show how to utilize BigQuery, so you can visualize your data via charts. product: BigQuery; fullname: Roger Martinez;