SQL Server 2014 is notable for using the in-memory, online transaction processing technology formerly code-named "Hekaton," which might be used for near real-time inventory management capabilities.

Microsoft, apparently trying to enhance every product it has with an AI-powered Copilot, announced a new one for the latest release of SQL Server Developer Tools (SSDT) in Visual Studio.

The SQL Server sprawl encompasses physical deployment options as well. SQL Server 2014 offers rich integration with Windows Azure (Microsoft's cloud platform), ranging from hybrid scenarios where ...