Links and more for Microsoft SQL, the SQL Database Engine, and all Microsoft SQL platforms.

May 7, 2026 · Use these SQL Server tutorials to learn new technologies and features. Tutorials for earlier versions of SQL Server usually work with more recent versions.

SQL Server technical documentation Technical documentation to help you get started, administer, develop, and work with SQL Server and associated products.

A collection of tutorials and quickstarts meant to teach you to use SQL Server and Azure SQL Database.

Mar 18, 2026 · Applies to: SQL Server Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDBMS). Applications and tools connect to a SQL Server instance or database, and …

Feb 10, 2026 · This tutorial is intended for users who are new to writing SQL statements. It helps new users get started by reviewing some basic statements for creating tables and inserting data.

Learn how to use SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to connect to and query SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, SQL database in Microsoft Fabric, and more.

Jan 30, 2026 · An index of content that helps you install SQL Server and associated components using options such as the installation wizard, command prompt, or sysprep.

Dec 17, 2025 · Learn how to use the Visual Studio installer to install SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).

Nov 19, 2025 · Learn details of the features supported by the various editions of SQL Server 2025.

Nov 18, 2025 · Queries Applies to: SQL Server Azure SQL Database Azure SQL Managed Instance Azure Synapse Analytics Analytics Platform System (PDW) SQL analytics endpoint in Microsoft …