Though SQL Server is primarily an on-premises software product, ... Microsoft says SQL Server 2022 features improved ANSI SQL compatibility, to boot. SQL Server on Linux: A Canonical example.

Microsoft today released SQL Server 2022, ... which is part of the SQL Server 2022 setup process, on-premises users can now also opt for cloud-enabled billing to manage consumption spikes or for ...

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Enterprises must soon have subscription licenses for all on prem users and servers. The shift comes with a significant price ...

Microsoft Defender for Cloud can protect on-premises SQL databases through SQL Server Extension for Azure, which can now be installed when setting up SQL Server, and users can use Azure AD ...

In the cloud era, you may wonder why Microsoft is investing big into an "on-premises" product like SQL Server. It is a complex question I wanted to answer through the lens of some of the new ...

At Microsoft Build, SQL Server 2025 enters public preview with major enhancements in AI integration, performance, reliability and developer tools -- reaffirming Microsoft’s continued investment ...

Starting July 1, 2025, prices for standalone on-premises server products, such as SharePoint Server, Exchange Server, and ...

Also, they can connect SQL Server 2025 with Azure Arc to manage a hybrid SQL Server data estate at scale. Microsoft is also offering pay-as-you-go licensing for on-premises customers.