A powerful RDBMS that allows you to store, manage, & retrieve data using SQL. It's widely used in enterprise environments and offers robust features for data warehousing, business intelligence, and data analytics.
Curious about how SQL Server manages and stores data? The architecture of SQL Server consists of a relational database engine, a storage engine, and protocol layers. Lets explore each —>>
1. Storage Engine It is responsible for managing the data storage & retrieval from storage systems (SAN or Disk in SQL Server), including management of data files, buffers, & caching.
2. Relational Engine It is responsible for handling the processing of SQL statements, including query optimization and execution, and managing the relational data in SQL server.
3. Protocol Layer It is responsible for handling communication between the client application and the SQL server by implementing different network protocols like TDS, SMB, and HTTP.
1. Easy to install & use with a simple setup wizard & clear instructions. 2. Software updates are automatic reducing maintenance costs. 3. Offers improved performance with built-in data compression & encryption.