PolyBase, a data virtualization feature for SQL Server, allows users to seamlessly query data from various external sources directly using T-SQL (Transact-SQL) without the need for separate client ...

Microsoft's continued focus on SQL Server 2025 highlights the lasting demand for on-premises and hybrid deployments that prioritize performance, control and flexibility for enterprise workloads. In ...

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The survey found that SQL Server sites are embracing a diversity of operating systems beyond Windows, and that Linux is prevalent at many sites. In a survey of Microsoft SQL Server shops, it’s no ...

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