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

Learn how to use SQL Server and Azure SQL to manage your database needs, both on-premises and in the cloud.

Nov 18, 2025 · The T-SQL reference articles encompass multiple versions of SQL Server, starting with SQL Server 2008 (10.0.x), and the other Azure SQL services. Near the top of each article, is a …

Nov 18, 2025 · SQL Server internals and architecture guides Applies to: SQL Server Azure SQL Database Azure SQL Managed Instance Azure Synapse Analytics Analytics Platform System (PDW) …

Nov 18, 2025 · Tips and tricks for navigating the SQL Server technical documentation - explains such things as the hub page, the table of contents, the header, as well as how to use the breadcrumbs …

Aug 22, 2025 · Use these SQL Server tutorials to learn new technologies and features. Tutorials for earlier versions of SQL Server usually work with more recent versions.

Nov 18, 2025 · Learn about new features for SQL Server 2025 (17.x), which gives you choices of development languages, data types, environments, and operating systems.

3 days ago · Learn details about SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and what SSMS can do, including how to manage Analysis Services Solutions.

Mar 11, 2024 · Learn how to install offline documentation for SQL Server. Use SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to view the offline content.

Find documentation about the Azure SQL family of SQL Server database engine products in the cloud: Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VM.