Apache Spark Connector for SQL Server and Azure SQL Born out of Microsoft’s SQL Server Big Data Clusters investments, the Apache Spark Connector for SQL Server and Azure SQL is a high-performance ...

Abstract: This article addresses the issue of database performance, specifically the execution of SQL queries. Solving this problem is essential for improving the efficiency of information systems.

Designing an efficient and secure collaborative SQL analysis system that supports large-scale dataset inputs is a very challenging task. In this paper, we present FedQuery, an MPC-based solution for ...

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Microsoft SQL Server that enables secure database interactions through a controlled interface. Allows AI assistants to safely list tables, read data, and e ...

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 ...

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.