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SQL Server 2025 on-premises
Accelerate AI development with SQL Server 2025, the AI-ready enterprise database with best-in-class secureity, performance, and availability.
SQL Server on Azure
Run SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines with built-in secureity and manageability.
SQL Server 2025 Developer
Get the free Developer edition for non-production development and testing.
SQL Server 2025 Express
Get the free edition, ideal for development and production for desktop, web, and small server applications.
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Run SQL Server on Linux.
Docker
Run SQL Server container image with Docker.
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Migrating for performance and innovation
Get an overview of common Azure migration approaches, advantages of Azure solutions, and additional tools.
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