| March 2023| **Multi-column distribution in dedicated SQL pools GA** | You can now [Hash Distribute tables on multiple columns](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-synapse-analytics-blog/multi-column-distribution-for-dedicated-sql-pools-is-now-ga/ba-p/3774529) for a more even distribution of the base table, reducing data skew over time and improving query performance. For more information on this generally available feature, see the three options: [CREATE MATERIALIZED VIEW](/sql/t-sql/statements/create-materialized-view-as-select-transact-sql?view=azure-sqldw-latest&preserve-view=true), [CREATE TABLE distribution options](/sql/t-sql/statements/create-table-azure-sql-data-warehouse?view=azure-sqldw-latest&preserve-view=true#TableDistributionOptions), or [CREATE TABLE AS SELECT distribution options](/sql/t-sql/statements/create-table-as-select-azure-sql-data-warehouse?view=azure-sqldw-latest&preserve-view=true#table-distribution-options).|
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