Microsoft SQL Server 2025

Microsoft SQL Server 2025

Manage large amounts of data securely, quickly and reliably

Microsoft SQL Server 2025 provides a stable foundation for business-critical applications, from classic enterprise applications and business intelligence solutions to data-driven web and cloud services. SQL Server 2025 stores, processes and analyzes data efficiently, supports complex queries in real time and offers extensive functions for security, high availability and scalability. This is particularly beneficial for organizations that want to use their data in a structured way, make informed decisions and build a future-proof IT infrastructure.

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  • Standard: For small to medium-sized companies. Up to two virtual machines can be created with one license.
  • Datacenter: For larger businesses. With one license you can create an unlimited number of virtual machines.

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For the first time, SQL Server 2025 integrates native AI functions and classic OLTP, analytics and event streaming scenarios on one platform - ideal for building AI-supported applications and hybrid architectures. Get SQL Server 2025 now and get started with efficient data management!

Advantages of SQL Server 2025:

Developer features

  • Native JSON support
  • Regular expressions in T-SQL
  • REST API support directly in the engine
  • Change event streaming
  • Copilot integration in SSMS
  • New Python driver and VS Code integration

Edition and license changes

  • Web Edition not applicable
  • Standard Edition: up to 32 cores, 256 GB RAM, incl. Resource Governor.
  • Express Edition: now up to 50 GB per DB, integrated Advanced Services
  • New Developer Editions: Standard and Enterprise Developer
  • Power BI Report Server included in all editions except Express

Performance & Security

  • Enhanced Intelligent Query Processing
  • Optimized locking for higher parallelism
  • Tempdb governance and better stability
  • Improved always-on for faster failover
  • Entra Managed Identities
  • TLS 1.3 and signed container images

Hybrid & cloud integration

  • Azure Arc for on-premises, cloud and hybrid
  • Microsoft Fabric Mirroring

AI integration directly into the database

  • Native vector data types and indices
  • Vector search & Approximate Similarity Search (DiskANN)
  • Direct model integration
  • Retrieval augmented generation and AI functions
  • Bindings for LangChain and Semantic Kernel for AI workflows.


Do you still have questions about SQL Server 2025? We are here for you!

New users of SQL Server 2025 should first understand the basics of T-SQL, database design and indexing before using complex functions. A clean structure with clear naming conventions and suitable data types will prevent problems later on. Security and regular backups should be planned and tested from the outset. It is also advisable to monitor performance at an early stage and carry out practical exercises in a test environment.

Do you need help selecting or setting up SQL Server 2025? Our experts will be happy to support you with all questions and decisions. Write to us!

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E-book: SQL Server 2025 at a glance

All the news at a glance: This practical reference guide shows you all the new features of SQL Server 2025 in a compact format.

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E-book: SQL Server 2025 at a glance

All the news at a glance: This practical reference guide shows you all the new features of SQL Server 2025 in a compact format.
Download PDF now

Webinar series SQL Server 2025 with Manfred Helber

Dive deep into the topic of SQL Server 2025 in our webinar series. Microsoft MVP Manfred Helber will guide you through the most important innovations and functions.

Agenda:

  • SQL Server 2025 Editions
  • SQL Server 2025 licensing
  • SQL Server 2025 framework conditions for operating system and server hardware
  • The SQL Server Management Studio for managing Microsoft SQL Server
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Microsoft SQL Server 2025 editions and licensing

FAQ - the most important questions & answers about SQL Server 2025


Microsoft SQL Server 2025 brings improvements in performance through an improved query engine. SQL Server 2025 also has extended functions for AI integration, deeper Azure integration for hybrid and cloud scenarios, improved security features and optimized analytics and reporting functions.

Yes, in addition to cloud and hybrid solutions, the classic on-premises installation remains possible. Companies can choose between local server installation, Azure integration and hybrid operation. This makes SQL Server 2025 particularly flexible for existing IT infrastructures.


The following editions are available:

  • Enterprise: for large companies with high-end requirements
  • Standard: for medium-sized companies
  • Developer: free of charge for development purposes
  • Express: free entry-level version with restrictions

Basically yes, Microsoft attaches great importance to downward compatibility. Old databases can usually be migrated without any problems. Compatibility modes help with older applications. However, a test system should always be used before an upgrade. An upgrade check with the Data Migration Assistant is recommended.

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