The Microsoft BI platform includes the following: SQL Server: The traditional database engine, which also stores SSRS catalog data.

Microsoft today released the 2022 version of its SQL Server database, which features a number of built-in connections to its Azure cloud.

Microsoft is moving SQL Server 2025 into public preview, adding new features to help enterprises develop AI-driven applications.

Microsoft announced a preview of SQL Server 2025 with native vector support, improved security, performance, and Azure integration.