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Introducing SQL Server 2022

Azure-enabled, with continued performance and security innovation. Now in private preview.

Business continuity through Azure

Ensure uptime with fully-managed disaster recovery in the cloud through the link feature in Azure SQL Managed Instance. Continuously replicate data to and from the cloud.

Seamless analytics over on-prem operational data

Drive insights in near real-time by breaking the wall between operational and analytical stores, enabling you to analyze all your data using both Spark and SQL runtimes in the cloud with Azure Synapse Link.

Visibility over your entire data estate

Manage and govern your entire data estate to overcome data siloes through SQL Server integration with Azure Purview.

The most secure database over the last 10 years

Achieve your security and compliance goals using the database rated as least vulnerable over the last ten years. Use an immutable ledger to protect data from tampering.

Industry-leading performance and availability

Take advantage of performance and availability improvements for faster queries and to ensure business continuity. Accelerate query performance and tuning with no code changes required. Keep multi-write environments running smoothly when you have users across multiple locations.

Featured SQL Server 2022 Resources

An article on the Microsoft SQL Server blog about the SQL Server 2022 preview

SQL Server 2022 announcement blog post

Check out the blog post announcing the SQL Server 2022 preview by Peter Carlin—Microsoft CVP, Azure Database Services.

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SQL Server 2022 datasheet

Learn about all the latest features in this free SQL Server 2022 datasheet.

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SQL Server 2022 Microsoft Mechanics video

Watch Microsoft Engineering’s Bob Ward explain and demo hero SQL Server 2022 capabilities.

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SQL Server and Azure Databases Tech Communities forum

Connect with Microsoft Engineering and other members of the community in message boards and access additional resources.

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Data Exposed web series

Learn more about what’s new in SQL Server 2022. Join Anna Hoffman and engineering leaders as they explore the features and benefits you can look forward to in this series of short videos.

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Coming soon: SQLBits 2022

Prepare to level up your data skills March 8 – 12 at the SQLBits 2022 conference. Join Microsoft engineers and community specialists in person in London, England or virtually to learn the latest on SQL Server, Azure SQL and the Modern Data Platform.

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Microsoft Sessions from PASS Data Community Summit

Watch Microsoft’s expert sessions and SQL Server 2022 product deep-dives on-demand from PASS Data Community Summit 2021.

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Microsoft Ignite 2021

Watch the SQL Edge to Cloud session with Asad Khan on-demand to hear how the latest innovations in SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Azure Arc-enabled SQL Managed Instance can transform your business.