SQL Server 2025

Microsoft on 19 Nov 2024 has officially announced SQL Server 2025, a revolutionary update that positions itself as an AI-ready, enterprise-grade database built to address the growing needs of modern data and AI-driven applications. Here's an overview of what makes this release groundbreaking for developers, data professionals, and businesses.



Key Features and Enhancements- 

AI Built-In

  • Native Vector Indexing: Enables hybrid searches that combine structured SQL data with vector-based queries, crucial for modern AI models.
  • Integration with AI Frameworks: Seamless support for LangChain, Semantic Kernel, and Entity Framework Core facilitates advanced AI application development.
  • RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation): Built-in tools make it easier to incorporate advanced AI into applications using T-SQL.

Performance and Reliability

  • Enhanced Query Optimization and batch mode processing improve performance for analytical workloads.
  • Optimized locking mechanisms reduce contention in high-concurrency environments, increasing overall throughput.

Developer-Friendly Features

  • Expanded support for JSON, GraphQL, and REST APIs simplifies modern app development.
  • Change data capture for event streaming supports real-time integration with platforms like Azure Event Hub and Kafka.

Security and Cloud Integration

  • Improved security through Managed Identity Support ensures better compliance and secure credential management.
  • Tight integration with Azure Arc provides consistent management across hybrid cloud environments.

Microsoft Fabric Integration

  • Mirrored databases in Microsoft Fabric offer a zero-ETL solution, simplifying real-time analytics without impacting transactional performance.



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