What is Microsoft SQL Server
SQL Server Database
Microsoft SQL Server is one of the most powerful and reliable relational database management systems available today. Developed by Microsoft, SQL Server provides organizations with a robust platform for data storage, retrieval, and analysis. It uses Transact-SQL (T-SQL) and ANSI SQL as its primary query languages, offering a secure and scalable environment for managing business-critical information.
Whether you’re running an on-premises data center or taking advantage of the cloud through Microsoft Azure SQL, SQL Server provides the flexibility and performance modern organizations demand. It integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft technologies such as Power BI, .NET, and Power Apps, making it a cornerstone for data-driven decision-making and custom application development.
SQL Server Version History:
- SQL Server 1.0 – 1989
- SQL Server 1.1 – 1991
- SQL Server 4.21 – 1993
- SQL Server 6.0 – 1995
- SQL Server 6.5 – 1996
- SQL Server 7.0 – 1998
- SQL Server 8.0 (SQL 2000) – 2000
- SQL Server 9.0 (SQL 2005) – 2005
- SQL Server 10.0 (SQL 2008) – 2008
- SQL Server 10.5 (SQL 2008 R2) – 2010
- SQL Server 11.0 (SQL 2012) – 2012
- SQL Server 12.0 (SQL 2014) – 2014
- SQL Server 14.0 (SQL 2017) – 2017
- SQL Server 15.0 (SQL 2019) – 2019
- SQL Server 16.0 (SQL 2022) – 2022
- SQL Server 17.0 (SQL 2025) – 2025
Over more than three decades, SQL Server has evolved into an advanced data platform supporting high availability, analytics, artificial intelligence, and cloud integration. From its earliest versions to today’s enterprise-grade solutions, each release has expanded its capabilities to meet the growing demands of businesses and developers.
The WSI Database Programming Experts have extensive, hands-on experience with every major version of SQL Server dating back to version 4.21. Whether you are running legacy systems or the latest Azure SQL deployments, our team can help you harness SQL Server’s full potential. We specialize in creating, optimizing, and maintaining SQL Server databases to ensure performance, security, and reliability.
Beyond data management, SQL Server is also an exceptional tool for application development. When off-the-shelf software falls short—either by being too generic or overloaded with unnecessary features—WSI can help you build custom SQL Server applications perfectly tailored to your organization’s workflow and goals.
With decades of proven experience, WSI stands as your trusted partner for all SQL Server and Azure SQL needs. From legacy support and database tuning to full system design and migration, we deliver scalable solutions built on best practices and real-world expertise.
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