As SQL Server 2016 approaches end of support in July 2026, a look back at its groundbreaking innovations reveals how it reshaped Microsoft's data platform and why it's time to move forward.

If you’re looking for proof of the hybrid, multi-platform nature of today’s data environments, look no further than many SQL Server sites. Linux—not too long ago seen as a competitive platform to all ...

I'm very sad to say that after 5 ½ years I am leaving Quest and, as a result, this will be my last column for Database Trends and Applications. I have greatly enjoyed writing these articles and I hope ...

Microsoft's continued focus on SQL Server 2025 highlights the lasting demand for on-premises and hybrid deployments that prioritize performance, control and flexibility for enterprise workloads. In ...

SQL has dominated data querying for decades. Newer query languages offer more elegance, simplicity, and flexibility for modern use cases. For the last three decades, databases and Structured Query ...

Relational SQL databases, which have been around since the 1980s, historically ran on mainframes or single servers—that’s all we had. If you wanted the database to handle more data and run faster, you ...

Another interesting session I attended at the PASS Summit in Seattle was one concerning dealing with VLDBs in SQL Server. It was called “Big Data – Working with Terabytes in SQL Server” presented by ...

How effective are free and open source data bases? For answers, we reviewed 6:: Microsoft SQL Server Express, PostgreSQL, Oracle's MySQL, MariaDB, Apache Derby and Firebird SQL. Free or open source ...

In this review of Stellar Repair for MS SQL, we take a closer look at Stellar’s corporate-grade SQL repair solution, ...