PolyBase, a data virtualization feature for SQL Server, allows users to seamlessly query data from various external sources directly using T-SQL (Transact-SQL) without the need for separate client ...

Database Mirroring won’t be fully ready for SQL Server 2005 release Your email has been sent Now that SQL Server 2005 is coming down the home stretch in preparation for its release on November 7, 2005 ...

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 ...

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