A new SQL Server 2025 feature lets organizations run vector-based semantic searches on their own data, connecting to local or ...

The big difference with SQL Server, as opposed to many other database-related AI announcements, is that you have complete control of what AI model you use with SQL Server and where you run it.

This wait type may also indicate the SPID is waiting for remote procedure calls, linked server queries, BULK INSERT commands, or full-search queries. PAGEIOLATCH_* —Buffer latches, including the ...

By using SQL Server as its primary database, said Forelli, the Borgata was able to circumvent interface woes with its Windows infrastructure and avoid training headaches and extra cost.

For more information about strong password requirements, see “Database Engine Configuration – Account Provisioning” in Setup Help or in SQL Server 2019 Books Online.

Variations on SQL are used by some of the most popular database tools in the world, including some of Oracle's database systems, MySQL, PostgreSQL and Microsoft's SQL Server.

2. SQL Server Management Studio If we are talking about database management tools, the best choice is SQL Server Management Studio. It combines a powerful set of user-friendly graphical tools and ...

In addition, SQL Server did particularly well in the job offers category of the DB-Engines scoring methodology, as well as the social media aspect in which IT professionals mention SQL Server as a key ...

I did not need actual data; an empty copy of the latest database would suffice. I could easily add a few test records for the demonstration after installing the database on my laptop. I created a copy ...

Although the SQL Procedure Pass-Through Facility has always passed joins to the DBMS, it is now possible to pass joins to the DBMS without using Pass-Through. Beginning in Version 7, the LIBNAME ...