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Anyone can submit changes to the SQL Server documentation. For more information, see How to contribute to SQL Server Documentation. If you submit a pull request with new content or significant changes ...

The first release candidate (RC0) of SQL Server 2025 is now available. As we move toward general availability, our focus shifts to delivering enhanced stability, performance, and product improvements ...

SQL Server Command Line Tools (sqlcmd,bcp) are also available as a Docker Image. You can now deliver SQL Server management payload using this as a base image for your CI/CD scenarios. Check out the ...

Microsoft has released the first release candidate for SQL Server 2025, touting AI capabilities and experimental features through PREVIEW_FEATURES.

SQL Server 2008 R2 Services Availability in Editions One key consideration and difference is that not all services come with the different editions of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2.

SQL Server Backup & Recovery – Protect data with full, differential, and transaction log backups, plus restore strategies for emergencies.

Learn how to start, stop, and restart Windows Server Backup Service using Server Manager or Command prompt the right way.

A new SQL Server 2025 feature lets organizations run vector-based semantic searches on their own data, connecting to local or cloud-hosted AI models without relying on massive general-purpose LLMs.

Microsoft has resolved a known issue that triggers Cluster service and VM restart issues after installing July's Windows Server 2019 security updates.

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-severity advisory warning users of multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft products, including Windows, Office, Dynamics, SQL ...