Database Animations: How Index Seeks Work

· Brentozar · July 16, 2026, 1:24 p.m.
Database Animations software development indexing sql-server B-trees
Summary
The blog post discusses B-trees and database indexing, providing an animated example to clarify how SQL Server seeks to locate specific rows. It aims to enhance understanding of database operations, particularly for developers.
Read full post on www.brentozar.com →
AUTHOR
Advertise
Sponsor diff.blog
Put your product in front of developers who read and write about their craft. One exclusive sponsor at a time.
Become a sponsor →