Merge pull request #6566 from rothja/perfcrosslinking

Adding cross linking to performance best practices article

Author: rothja

docs/includes/sql-linux-quickstart-connect-query.md

@@ -43,6 +43,9 @@ The following steps create a new database named `TestDB`.
    GO
    ```
 
+> [!TIP]
+> To learn more about writing Transact-SQL statements and queries, see [Tutorial: Writing Transact-SQL Statements](../t-sql/tutorial-writing-transact-sql-statements.md).
+
 ### Insert data
 
 Next create a new table, `Inventory`, and insert two new rows.
@@ -95,19 +98,33 @@ To end your **sqlcmd** session, type `QUIT`:
 QUIT
 ```
 
-## Connect from Windows
+## Performance best practices
+
+After installing SQL Server on Linux, review the best practices for configuring Linux and SQL Server to improve performance for production scenarios. For more information, see [Performance best practices and configuration guidelines for SQL Server on Linux](../linux/sql-server-linux-performance-best-practices.md).
+
+## Cross-platform data tools
+
+In addition to **sqlcmd**, you can use the following cross-platform tools to manage SQL Server:
+
+|||
+|---|---|
+| [SQL Server Operations Studio](../sql-operations-studio/index.md) | A cross-platform GUI database management utility. |
+| [mssql-cli](https://github.com/dbcli/mssql-cli/tree/master/doc) | A cross-platform command-line interface for running Transact-SQL commands. |
+| [Visual Studio Code](../linux/sql-server-linux-develop-use-vscode.md) | A cross-platform GUI code editor that run Transact-SQL statements with the mssql extension. |
+
+## Connecting from Windows
 
 SQL Server tools on Windows connect to SQL Server instances on Linux in the same way they would connect to any remote SQL Server instance.
 
 If you have a Windows machine that can connect to your Linux machine, try the same steps in this topic from a Windows command-prompt running **sqlcmd**. Just verify that you use the target Linux machine name or IP address rather than localhost, and make sure that TCP port 1433 is open. If you have any problems connecting from Windows, see [connection troubleshooting recommendations](../linux/sql-server-linux-troubleshooting-guide.md#connection).
 
 For other tools that run on Windows but connect to SQL Server on Linux, see:
 
-- [SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)](../linux/sql-server-linux-develop-use-ssms.md)
+- [SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)](../linux/sql-server-linux-manage-ssms.md)
 - [Windows PowerShell](../linux/sql-server-linux-manage-powershell.md)
 - [SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)](../linux/sql-server-linux-develop-use-ssdt.md)
 
-## Additional resources
+## Other deployment scenarios
 
 For other installation scenarios, see the following resources:
 
@@ -118,17 +135,6 @@ For other installation scenarios, see the following resources:
 | [Unattended install](../linux/sql-server-linux-setup.md#unattended) | Learn how to script the installation without prompts |
 | [Offline install](../linux/sql-server-linux-setup.md#offline) | Learn how to manually download the packages for offline installation |
 
-To explore other ways to connect and manage SQL Server, explore the following tools:
-
-|||
-|---|---|
-| [Visual Studio Code](../linux/sql-server-linux-develop-use-vscode.md) | A cross-platform GUI code editor that run Transact-SQL statements with the mssql extension. |
-| [SQL Server Operations Studio](../sql-operations-studio/index.md) | A cross-platform GUI database management utility. |
-| [mssql-cli](https://github.com/dbcli/mssql-cli/tree/master/doc) | A cross-platform command-line interface for running Transact-SQL commands. |
-| [SQL Server Management Studio](../linux/sql-server-linux-develop-use-ssms.md) | A Windows-based GUI database management utility that can connect to and manage SQL Server instances on Linux. |
-
-To learn more about writing Transact-SQL statements and queries, see [Tutorial: Writing Transact-SQL Statements](../t-sql/tutorial-writing-transact-sql-statements.md).
-
 > [!TIP]
 > For answers to frequently asked questions, see the [SQL Server on Linux FAQ](../linux/sql-server-linux-faq.md).
 

docs/linux/quickstart-install-connect-red-hat.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description:  This quickstart shows how to install SQL Server 2017 on Red Hat En
 author: rothja 
 ms.author: jroth 
 manager: craigg
-ms.date: 02/22/2018
+ms.date: 07/16/2018
 ms.topic: conceptual
 ms.prod: sql
 ms.technology: linux
@@ -108,12 +108,4 @@ To create a database, you need to connect with a tool that can run Transact-SQL
    source ~/.bashrc
    ```
 
-> [!TIP]
-> **Sqlcmd** is just one tool for connecting to SQL Server to run queries and perform management and development tasks. Other tools include:
->
-> * [SQL Server Operations Studio (Preview)](../sql-operations-studio/what-is.md)
-> * [SQL Server Management Studio](sql-server-linux-manage-ssms.md)
-> * [Visual Studio Code](sql-server-linux-develop-use-vscode.md).
-> * [mssql-cli (Preview)](https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/dataplatforminsider/2017/12/12/try-mssql-cli-a-new-interactive-command-line-tool-for-sql-server/)
-
 [!INCLUDE [Connect, create, and query data](../includes/sql-linux-quickstart-connect-query.md)]

docs/linux/quickstart-install-connect-suse.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description:  This quickstart shows how to install SQL Server 2017 on SUSE Linux
 author: rothja 
 ms.author: jroth 
 manager: craigg
-ms.date: 02/22/2018
+ms.date: 07/16/2018
 ms.topic: conceptual
 ms.prod: sql
 ms.component: ""
@@ -112,12 +112,4 @@ To create a database, you need to connect with a tool that can run Transact-SQL
    source ~/.bashrc
    ```
 
-> [!TIP]
-> **Sqlcmd** is just one tool for connecting to SQL Server to run queries and perform management and development tasks. Other tools include:
->
-> * [SQL Server Operations Studio (Preview)](../sql-operations-studio/what-is.md)
-> * [SQL Server Management Studio](sql-server-linux-manage-ssms.md)
-> * [Visual Studio Code](sql-server-linux-develop-use-vscode.md).
-> * [mssql-cli (Preview)](https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/dataplatforminsider/2017/12/12/try-mssql-cli-a-new-interactive-command-line-tool-for-sql-server/)
-
 [!INCLUDE [Connect, create, and query data](../includes/sql-linux-quickstart-connect-query.md)]

docs/linux/quickstart-install-connect-ubuntu.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: This quickstart shows how to install SQL Server 2017 on Ubuntu and
 author: rothja
 ms.author: jroth
 manager: craigg
-ms.date: 02/22/2018
+ms.date: 07/16/2018
 ms.topic: conceptual
 ms.prod: sql
 ms.component: ""
@@ -131,12 +131,4 @@ Use the following steps to install the **mssql-tools** on Ubuntu.
    source ~/.bashrc
    ```
 
-> [!TIP]
-> **Sqlcmd** is just one tool for connecting to SQL Server to run queries and perform management and development tasks. Other tools include:
->
-> * [SQL Server Operations Studio (Preview)](../sql-operations-studio/what-is.md)
-> * [SQL Server Management Studio](sql-server-linux-manage-ssms.md)
-> * [Visual Studio Code](sql-server-linux-develop-use-vscode.md).
-> * [mssql-cli (Preview)](https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/dataplatforminsider/2017/12/12/try-mssql-cli-a-new-interactive-command-line-tool-for-sql-server/)
-
 [!INCLUDE [Connect, create, and query data](../includes/sql-linux-quickstart-connect-query.md)]

docs/linux/sql-server-linux-faq.md

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: This article provides answers to frequently asked questions about S
 author: rothja 
 ms.author: jroth 
 manager: craigg
-ms.date: 03/22/2018
+ms.date: 07/17/2018
 ms.topic: conceptual
 ms.prod: sql
 ms.component: ""
@@ -85,6 +85,9 @@ The following sections provide common questions and answers for SQL Server runni
 
    You can use [system dynamic management views (DMVs)](../relational-databases/system-dynamic-management-views/system-dynamic-management-views.md) to collect various types of information about SQL Server, including Linux process information. You can use [Query Store](../relational-databases/performance/monitoring-performance-by-using-the-query-store.md) to improve query performance. Other tools, such as the built-in [Performance Dashboard](https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/sql_server_team/new-in-ssms-performance-dashboard-built-in/), work remotely in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) from Windows.
 
+   > [!TIP]
+   > One way to improve performance is to properly configure your Linux operating system and the SQL Server insance. For more information, see [Performance best practices and configuration guidelines for SQL Server on Linux](sql-server-linux-performance-best-practices.md).
+
 ## Administration
 
 1. **Has Microsoft created an app like the SQL Server Configuration Manager on Linux?**

docs/linux/sql-server-linux-management-overview.md

@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ ms.custom: "sql-linux"
 There are several ways to manage SQL Server 2017 on Linux. The following section provides a quick overview of different management tools and techniques with pointers to more resources.
 
 ## mssql-conf 
+
 The **mssql-conf** tool configures SQL Server on Linux. For more information, see [Configure SQL Server on Linux with mssql-conf](sql-server-linux-configure-mssql-conf.md).
 
 ## Transact-SQL

docs/linux/sql-server-linux-performance-best-practices.md

@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ ms.custom: "sql-linux"
 ms.technology: linux
 ---
 
-# Performance best practices and configuration guidelines for SQL Server 2017 on Linux
+# Performance best practices and configuration guidelines for SQL Server on Linux
 
 [!INCLUDE[appliesto-ss-xxxx-xxxx-xxx-md-linuxonly](../includes/appliesto-ss-xxxx-xxxx-xxx-md-linuxonly.md)]
 

docs/linux/sql-server-linux-setup.md

@@ -80,6 +80,8 @@ You can install SQL Server on Linux from the command line. For instructions, see
 - [Run on Docker](quickstart-install-connect-docker.md)
 - [Provision a SQL VM in Azure](/azure/virtual-machines/linux/sql/provision-sql-server-linux-virtual-machine?toc=%2fsql%2flinux%2ftoc.json)
 
+After installing, consider making additional configuration changes for optimal performance. For more information, see [Performance best practices and configuration guidelines for SQL Server on Linux](sql-server-linux-performance-best-practices.md).
+
 ## <a id="upgrade"></a> Update SQL Server
 
 To update the **mssql-server** package to the latest release, use one of the following commands based on your platform:

docs/linux/sql-server-linux-troubleshooting-guide.md

@@ -188,6 +188,14 @@ As a last resort, you can choose to rebuild the master and model databases back
    sudo systemctl start mssql-server
    ```
 
+## Improve performance
+
+There are many factors that affect performance, including database design, hardware, and workload demands. If you are looking to improve performance, start by reviewing the best practices in the article, [Performance best practices and configuration guidelines for SQL Server on Linux](sql-server-linux-performance-best-practices.md). Then explore some of the avilable tools for troubleshooting performance problems.
+
+- [Query Store](../relational-databases/performance/monitoring-performance-by-using-the-query-store.md)
+- [System dynamic management views (DMVs)](../relational-databases/system-dynamic-management-views/system-dynamic-management-views.md)
+- [Performance Dashboard in SQL Server Management Studio](https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/sql_server_team/new-in-ssms-performance-dashboard-built-in/)
+
 ## Common issues
 
 1. You cannot connect to your remote SQL Server instance.