With the latest public preview available, it's time to see if you want to upgrade to the most cloud-connected version of SQL Server so far.

Now, enter your SQL Server's name and choose the authentication type that you want to use. If necessary, enter the credentials to be used for SQL Server authentication.

A public preview of SQL Server 2025 adds new vector capabilities already found in rival databases, along with JSON support and change event streaming.

The new ledger feature in SQL Server 2022 provides blockchain-based security to ensure data isn't tampered with.

Q&A: Ted Kummert, corporate vice president of Microsoft\u0019s data and storage platform division, discusses the new release of SQL Server and changes in the company\u0019s development processes.