Better locking, improved query optimization, and... Copilot Ignite A new version of Microsoft's database warhorse, SQL Server, is on the way, with some useful improvements squeezed between the ...

At Microsoft Build, SQL Server 2025 enters public preview with major enhancements in AI integration, performance, reliability and developer tools -- reaffirming Microsoft’s continued investment ...

In this article, we’ve discussed different types of backups in SQL Server and how to create these backups. We also discussed the ways to restore database backups using SSMS and T-SQL commands. In case ...

The next step is to create a server to host your SQL database. In the Server section, click the button to Create a new Server. On the creation screen ( Figure C ), give the server a name, pick a ...

Joey on SQL Server. How Telemetry Is Making SQL Server and Azure SQL Better: Part 1. In the first of this two-part series, Microsoft's lead SQL architect explains how the company collects -- and ...

These books cover everything from beginner SQL queries to advanced database architecture.Perfect for developers, data ...

If you're able to telnet to port 1433, try opening the Microsoft Query Analyzer. Use the login combination you tried above to verify that a user name and password combination exists for your SQL ...

MySQL vs SQL Server. This article will tell you the difference between MySQL and SQL Server in brief. SQL stands for Structured Query Language. MySQL is a database management system, like SQL ...

Microsoft has recently released a powerful new DMV specifically to help with memory issues, sys.dm_os_out_of_memory_events. It is currently available in Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Man­aged ...