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

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

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

At Build 2025, Microsoft announced the public preview of SQL Server 2025. SQL Server 2025 now has AI directly integrated into the database engine for improved search.

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