When to use linked servers? Linked servers enable you to implement distributed databases that can fetch and update data in other databases. They are a good solution in the scenarios where you need to ...

A linked server represents an OLE DB data source on a remote server. Remote OLE DB data sources are linked to the instance of [!INCLUDEssNoVersion] by using the xref:Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo ...

A fundamental skill for DBAs is to have a firm understanding of the SQL Server database engine's system databases. Tim Chapman discusses these system databases.

SQL Server has a long list of roles for server, database, and applications that outline things like permissions, data selection and modification, and disk management. Examine how roles play a part ...

Azure SQL Database managed instance is a fully managed SQL Server Database engine instance that’s hosted in Azure and placed in your network. This deployment model makes it easy to lift and shift your ...

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