SQL Server 2019 builds on intelligent query processing features that were implemented in SQL Server 2017, and expands them to new areas of the database engine. Let's take a deeper dive into some ...

Take advantage of the mission-critical capabilities in SQL Server 2016 for real time operational analytics, rich data visualizations and improved data security ...

The cardinality estimator (CE) from SQL Server 7 (1998) still currently exists in the product, but was superseded by the Version 120 cardinality estimator in SQL Server 2014.

SQL Server 2008 has been significantly enhanced since the previously released versions. Moreover, the product continues to support Microsoft’s data platform vision of mission-critical enterprise ...

In early November 2021, Microsoft announced the private preview of its flagship database product, SQL Server 2022. At some point in 2022, we will see SQL Server 2022 released as a general availability ...

Currently bearing the code-name 'Kilimanjaro', the next version of SQL Server will feature enhanced business-intelligence capabilities, Microsoft has said Written by David Meyer, Contributor Oct ...

5. Enhanced Auditing Features-- Audit is now available in all editions of SQL Server. Additionally, users can define custom audit specifications to write custom events into the audit log. New ...

With all the cheerleading and the steady drumbeat of new features being released to Azure, it's easy to lose track of the many cool and valuable new features released in the on-premises version of SQL ...

The new version of Microsoft's flagship database comes with a slew of cloud-oriented features, including integration with Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, and the Azure Purview data ...

While the tech community is excited about the general release of Microsoft SQL Server 2012, more has changed that simply added features. The pricing structure has also changed compared to prior ...