Microsoft SQL Server Documentation
Comprehensive resources for developing, deploying, and managing SQL Server.
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Welcome to SQL Server Documentation
This is the central hub for all official documentation related to Microsoft SQL Server. Whether you are a new user looking to get started, an experienced developer building complex applications, or a database administrator managing mission-critical systems, you will find the resources you need here.
Explore the sections below to navigate through tutorials, API references, best practices, and troubleshooting guides.
Key Areas
- Development: Learn about Transact-SQL (T-SQL), database design, performance tuning, and programming with SQL Server.
- Administration: Discover guides on installation, configuration, security, backup and recovery, and high availability.
- Business Intelligence: Dive into SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), Reporting Services (SSRS), and Integration Services (SSIS).
- Cloud Integration: Find information on SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines, Azure SQL Database, and hybrid solutions.
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