How to estimate space saved by data compression in SQL Server? Use the built-in sp_estimate_data_compression_savings procedure. Here is a quick example.
Row and Page Compression: Estimating Savings Before You Compress
Estimate row and page compression savings per index and partition, then compare storage, CPU, reads, and maintenance before deployment.
ZSTD Backup Compression in SQL Server 2025
Test ZSTD backup compression in SQL Server 2025, compare recorded sizes and algorithms, and check restores before changing defaults.
Reducing the Size of a Reporting Database
Reducing the size of a reporting database starts with compression, archiving, and index review; shrinking files comes last.
XML Compression in SQL Server 2022
Use XML compression in SQL Server 2022 to reduce XML storage, inspect partition settings, and compare CPU costs on your own workload.