Despite its steep licensing costs, SQL Server continues to prove its worth over open-source alternatives in some key areas.

See client/server and application partitioning. Following is a list of client/server development tools (in alphabetical order) that have germinated over the years, many of which are still used.

refers to the day each month when Microsoft releases security updates and patches for its software products — everything from Windows to Office to SQL Server, developer tools to browsers.

Copilot in SSMS will offer real-time suggestions, code completions, and best practice recommendations for database admins and developers. Microsoft's upcoming SQL Server 2025 is now in private ...