For answers, we reviewed six popular free or open source database products: Microsoft SQL Server Express, PostgreSQL, Oracle’s MySQL, MariaDB, Apache Derby and Firebird SQL. When selecting ...

At Microsoft Build, SQL Server 2025 enters public preview with major enhancements in AI integration, performance, reliability ...

As part of the SQL Server 2016 launch event, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced a commercial database promotion that provides customers with free licenses if you are running a competitor’s ...

Companies considering switching can apply to get Microsoft’s new SQL server software at no cost. Microsoft is even offering free training for database administrators accustomed to using Oracle.

Announcing SQL Server 2025—empowering customers to develop modern AI applications securely using their data, complete with ...

Developers who need to work with databases will also find this course valuable. The free SQL Server Management Studio app (SSMS) is a Microsoft database app that provides a graphical interface for ...

We tested six popular free or open source relational database management systems (RDBMS): Microsoft SQL Server Express, PostgreSQL, Oracle’s MySQL, MariaDB, Apache Derby, and Firebird SQL.