Once the SQL query reaches the SQL server, it goes through three distinct phases: parsing, binding and optimization. Put very simply: Parsing is an SQL process that checks syntax for the query.

Microsoft this month pushed out 133 patches for a broad swatch of software and apps and plugged a zero-day flaw in SQL Server ...

Microsoft's SQL Server Migration Assistant moves your data and schema to different SQL Servers. Here's what you need to know about the tool.

At Build 2025, Microsoft announced the public preview of SQL Server 2025. SQL Server 2025 now has AI directly integrated into the database engine for improved search.

Enter a description for the data source, for example, "MS SQL Database." Tap or click in the Server box and select the SQL Server database from which you want to import, then tap or click "Next." ...

We are bringing proper support for dark theme to SQL Server Management Studio in a phased approach. While we cannot pause all work for SSMS to exclusively focus on implementing dark theme support for ...