SQL Server backups cannot be restored to older versions directly. Use Export and Import Data-Tier Application for cross-version database migration. Reconfigure permissions, logins, and connection ...

SQL Server 2016 support ended on July 14, 2026. Microsoft recommends upgrading, migrating to Azure, or purchasing temporary ...

At today's kickoff for Microsoft Ignite, the company announced that SQL Server 2025 is finally coming. No timing was announced for the release, but based on prior versions, I would expect to see a ...

In SQL Server, the database can be stored in different files and filegroups. If your database is small (100 MB or less), you do not need to worry too much about files and filegroups. But if you have a ...

The preview mode for SQL Server 2022 is only available in its Evaluation edition, which last for 180 days that started on July 27. It now supports Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9 and Ubuntu 22.04.