In addition to delivering quality releases and consistent functionality across these tools and experiences that enable you to efficiently manage and develop with Microsoft SQL Server, we are aiming ...

Choose a SQL Server trial, edition, tool, or connector that best meets your data and workload needs. Accelerate AI development with SQL Server 2025, the AI-ready enterprise database with best-in-class ...

The original SQL project format is based on MSBuild (.NET Framework) and is the format used by SQL Server Data Tools in Visual Studio. The SDK-style project format is based on the new SDK-style ...

SQL Server 2022 is a core element of the Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform and now it comes with new features. The platform seamlessly integrates operational databases, analytics, and data ...

Microsoft SQL Server installation is simple when system requirements and edition choices are planned. Choosing the right authentication mode, such as Windows Authentication, improves security and ...

This release of [!INCLUDE sssql25-md] supports upgrading from previous versions of SQL Server. The operating system environment must meet the requirements in Hardware and software requirements for SQL ...

Microsoft's SQL Server Migration Assistant lets you move your data and schema to different SQL Servers. Here's what you need to know about the tool. Image: Dilok/Adobe Stock The Microsoft SQL Server ...

At today's kickoff for Microsoft Ignite, the company announced that SQL Server 2025 is finally coming. No timing was announced for the release, but based on prior versions, I would expect to see a ...