Database management system Microsoft Servers SQL

The first version of Microsoft Servers SQL was introduced by the company in 1988. DBMS was immediately positioned as a relational database, which, according to the manufacturer, has three advantages:

• Stored procedures, which accelerated the sampling of data and maintained their integrity in a multi-user mode;
• Permanent access to the database for administration without disconnecting users;
• An open server platform that allows you to create third-party applications that use SQL Server.

Microsoft SQL Server 2005, codenamed Yukon with advanced scaling capabilities, was the first version to fully support .NET technology. Improved support for distributed data, the first tools for reporting and analysis of information.

Integration with the Internet allowed using SQL Servers 2005 as a basis for creating e-commerce systems with simple and secure access to data through popular browsers using the built-in Firewall (firewall). The Enterprise version supported parallel computing on an unlimited number of processors.

The version of 2005 was replaced by Microsoft SQL Server 2008, which is still one of the most popular database servers, and a little later appeared the next version - SQL Servers 2012, with support for compatibility with the .NET Framework and other advanced technologies for processing information and The Visual Studio development environment. To access the cloud storage , a special SQL Azure module was created.

Transact-SQL

Since 1992, the SQL query language is the standard for accessing databases. Almost all programming languages for accessing the database use it, even if the user seems to be working with the information directly. The basic syntax of the language remains unchanged to ensure compatibility, but each manufacturer of database management systems tried to replenish SQL with additional functions. We could not find a compromise, and after the "standards war" there were two leaders: PL / SQL of Oracle and Transact-SQL in Microsoft Servers SQL.

T-SQL procedurally extends SQL to access Microsoft Servers SQL. But this does not exclude the development of applications on "standard" operators.

Automate your business with SQL Server 2008 R2

Reliable work of business applications is extremely important for modern business. The slightest simple database can lead to huge losses. The Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 database server allows you to reliably and securely store information of almost unlimited volume, using familiar to all administrators management tools. It supports vertical scaling up to 256 processors.

Hyper-V technology maximizes the power of modern multi-core systems. Support for multiple processors on a single processor reduces costs and improves scalability.

Analyze the data

To quickly analyze real-time data streams, use the SQL Server StreamInsight component optimized for this type of task. It is possible to develop your own .NET-based applications.

Uninterrupted operation and data security

Support for optimal performance at any time provides a built-in resource controller. The administrator can manage the load and system resources, set a limit for applications to use the resources of the processor and memory. Encryption functions provide flexible and transparent protection of information and maintain a log of access to it.

Unlimited database size

The data warehouse can be scaled quickly and safely. Users can use the ready-made templates Fast Track Date Warehouse to support disk arrays up to 48 TB. The basic configuration supports the equipment of leading companies, such as HP, EMC and IBM. The functions of information compression according to the UCS 2 standard allow to spend disk space more sparingly.

Increase the effectiveness of developers and administrators

New software wizards allow you to quickly eliminate server underload, improve control and optimize performance without the need to attract external third-party professionals. Monitor the application and database settings, find opportunities to improve performance on the monitoring panels and accelerate the update and installation.

Tools for personal business analysis

In companies, there was never a consensus on who should be engaged in analytics - IT departments or directly users. The system for creating personal reports solves this problem through modern tools for the safe and efficient construction, analysis and modeling of business processes. Direct access to databases in Microsoft Office and SharePoint Server is supported. Corporate information can be integrated with other types of materials, such as maps, graphics and video.

Convenient environment for teamwork

Provide your employees with access to information, collaborative development and analysis of data using the PowerPivot application for an Excel spreadsheet. The program allows you to analyze information and model business processes and publish reports for public access on the Internet or the SharePoint system.

To visually create internal reports, we offer Report Builder 3.0, which supports many formats and a wide range of predefined templates.

Work with databases for free

The company provides a small free version of Microsoft SQL Server Express to small projects and novice developers. This includes the same database technologies as the "full" versions of SQL Server.

Visual Studio and Web Developer development environments are supported. Create complex tables and queries, develop Internet applications with support for databases, get direct access to information from PHP.

Take full advantage of Transact-SQL capabilities and the most advanced ADO.NET and LINQ data access technologies. Stored procedures, triggers and functions are supported.

Concentrate on the elements of business logic, and optimize the structure of the database the system will do on its own.

Create rich reports of any complexity. Use the search subsystem, integrate reports with Microsoft Office applications, and add geographic location information to documents.

Developed applications can work when there is no connection to the database server. Synchronization is performed automatically using the proprietary technology of transactional replication Sync Framework.

Administer your infrastructure using management policies for all databases and applications. Common operational scenarios reduce the time for optimizing queries, creating and restoring enterprise backups.

SQL Server 2008 R2 Express Edition is ideal for the rapid deployment of sites and online stores, programs for personal use, small businesses. This is an excellent option for starting work and training.

Manage databases using SQL Server Management Studio

Microsoft SQL Server Management is a specialized environment for creating, accessing and managing databases and all elements of SQL Server, including reporting services.

The system combines all the features of administration programs from earlier versions, such as Query Analyzer and Enterprise Manager, in one interface. Administrators receive software with a large set of graphical objects for development and management, as well as an extended language for creating scenarios for working with databases.

The Microsoft Server Management Studio code editor deserves special attention. It allows you to develop script scripts on Transact-SQL, to program multidimensional data access requests and to analyze them with support for saving results in XML. Creation of queries and scripts is possible without connection to the network or server, followed by execution and synchronization. There is a wide choice of pre-installed templates and version control system.

The Object Browser module allows you to view and manage any built-in Microsoft Servers SQL objects on all servers and database instances. Easy access to the right information is extremely important for rapid application development and version control.

The system is built on the basis of Visual Studio Isolated Shell, which supports extensible settings and extensions of third-party developers. In the Internet there are many communities where you can find all the necessary information and code samples for developing your own management and data processing tools.

According to the research company Forrester Research, the Microsoft SQL Server 2012 database server has entered the top three of the corporate information storage market in 2013. Experts note that the rapid growth of Microsoft's market share is due to the company's integrated approach to business process automation. Microsoft SQL Server is a modern platform for managing and storing data of any types, supplemented by tools for analytics and development. Separately it is worth noting the ease of integration with other company products, such as Office and SharePoint.