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SQL Server Versions Guide

The document provides an overview of Microsoft SQL Server, detailing its evolution through major versions from 2000 to 2022, highlighting key features introduced in each version. It also outlines the different editions available, including Enterprise, Standard, Express, Developer, and Web, catering to various organizational needs. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of selecting the appropriate version and edition based on specific requirements for scalability, performance, and environment.

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SQL Server Versions Guide

The document provides an overview of Microsoft SQL Server, detailing its evolution through major versions from 2000 to 2022, highlighting key features introduced in each version. It also outlines the different editions available, including Enterprise, Standard, Express, Developer, and Web, catering to various organizational needs. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of selecting the appropriate version and edition based on specific requirements for scalability, performance, and environment.

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SQL Server Versions Guide

1. Introduction

Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDBMS) developed by Microsoft. It has

evolved over the years to include many features for performance, security, scalability, and integration with

cloud services.

2. Major SQL Server Versions

Here are the major releases and their notable features:

2.1 SQL Server 2000

- First version with XML support and indexed views.

- Introduced user-defined functions.

2.2 SQL Server 2005

- Introduced SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).

- Common Language Runtime (CLR) integration.

- Dynamic Management Views (DMVs).

2.3 SQL Server 2008 / R2

- Policy-based management.

- Data compression.

- Resource Governor.

- StreamInsight (R2).

2.4 SQL Server 2012

- AlwaysOn Availability Groups.

- Contained databases.

- Columnstore indexes.
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2.5 SQL Server 2014

- In-memory OLTP (Hekaton).

- Buffer pool extension.

- Enhanced SSD performance.

2.6 SQL Server 2016

- Query Store.

- Stretch Database.

- Always Encrypted.

- JSON support.

2.7 SQL Server 2017

- Cross-platform support for Linux.

- Python integration (Machine Learning Services).

- Adaptive Query Processing.

2.8 SQL Server 2019

- Big Data Clusters.

- Intelligent Query Processing.

- Accelerated Database Recovery.

2.9 SQL Server 2022

- Integration with Azure Synapse Link.

- Ledger for blockchain verification.

- Enhanced failover and disaster recovery with Azure.

3. Editions of SQL Server

- **Enterprise**: Full feature set for large organizations.


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- **Standard**: Core features for mid-tier applications.

- **Express**: Free entry-level version with limitations.

- **Developer**: Full-featured, free for development use only.

- **Web**: Affordable for web hosting.

4. Conclusion

Choosing the right version and edition depends on your requirements for scalability, performance, licensing,

and environment (on-premises vs cloud).

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