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SQL Server 2025 on-premises

Accelerate AI development with SQL Server 2025, the AI-ready enterprise database with best-in-class security, performance, and availability. Download now

SQL Server on Azure

Run SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines with built-in security and manageability. Learn more

SQL Server 2025 Developer

Get the free Developer edition for non-production development and testing. Download Standard Developer edition Download Enterprise Developer edition

SQL Server 2025 Express

Get the free edition, ideal for development and production for desktop, web, and small server applications.  Download now Containers

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Windows

Run SQL Server on Windows or as a Virtual Machine in Azure. Learn more

Linux

Run SQL Server on Linux. Learn more

Docker

Run SQL Server container image with Docker. Learn more Community

Join the Azure Data Community

Find user groups and resources related to SQL Server and Azure Data. Connect with the community, expand your skills, and grow in your career. Explore now Tools and drivers

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SQL Server Management Studio

Manage SQL infrastructure seamlessly in a unified environment, from SQL Server to Azure SQL Database. Learn more

SQL Server Data Tools

Take advantage of development tools in Visual Studio with a focus on building SQL Server and Azure SQL databases. Learn more

Power BI Report Server

Create, manage, and deploy interactive or paginated reports on-premises with the flexibility to move to the cloud. Learn more

Hybrid and Migration component

Detect and resolve compatibility issues and perform migrations by enabling this component in SQL Server Management Studio. Learn more

Migration Assistant for Oracle

Automate migration from Oracle databases to SQL Server or Azure SQL with the Microsoft SQL Server Migration Assistant for Oracle. Learn more

MSSQL Extension for Visual Studio Code

Transform the SQL development experience within Visual Studio Code. Learn more Back to carousel navigation controls Previous Slide Next Slide

Microsoft ADO.NET for SQL Server

The core data access technology for .NET languages. Learn more

Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server

Enables connectivity from any Java application, server, or applet. Learn more

Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server

The primary native data access API for applications written in C and C++ for SQL Server. Learn more

 Microsoft Python Driver for SQL Server

Connect to a SQL Database using Python on Windows, Linux, or macOS. Learn more

Node.js Driver for SQL Server

Tedious for Node.js is an open-source JavaScript implementation of the TDS protocol.  Learn more

Ruby Driver for SQL Server

Connect to a SQL Database using Ruby on Windows, Linux, or macOS. Learn more Back to carousel navigation controls Back to tabs Migrate

Migrating for performance and innovation

Get an overview of common Azure migration approaches, advantages of Azure solutions, and additional tools. Get the e-book Learn

SQL Server documentation

Technical documentation to help you get started, administer, develop, and work with SQL Server. Learn more Develop

SQL Developer tools

Build intelligent, data-driven apps fast with the tools and APIs for your preferred platform. Learn more Blog

SQL Server Blog

Get the latest Microsoft SQL Server news, updates, and best practices from Microsoft experts. Read more

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