Database Engine Instances (SQL Server) [!INCLUDE SQL Server] An instance of the [!INCLUDE ssDE] is a copy of the sqlservr.exe executable that runs as an operating system service. Each instance manages ...

This post is authored by Amit Banerjee, Principal PM Manager, SQL Server and Bob Ward, Principal Architect, Microsoft SQL Server Data Services. SQL Server has provided enterprises the capability to ...

You use the Database Engine Tuning Advisor to select and create an optimal set of indexes, indexed views, or table partitions without having an expert understanding of the database structure or the ...

Integration of Python for data science, graph processing for NoSQL-like functionality, and it runs on Linux as well as Windows. At almost 30 years of age, Microsoft's flagship database has learned ...

Announcing SQL Server 2025—empowering customers to develop modern AI applications securely using their data, complete with best-in-class security, performance, and availability.

When it comes to assigning value to different components in today's IT environment, it would be a serious mistake to underestimate the value of data and databases. Whether you are looking to reduce ...