SQL Server 2025 Backup Compression Algorithm

Learn about the new ZSTD compression algorithm in SQL Server 2025.

T-SQL in SQL Server 2025: The || Operator

I have been working in various computer languages for a long time. When I saw that the || operator was coming, I was a bit confused as to why we needed this, and how it would work. After all, this is a part of other languages. I decided to dig in a bit. This is […]

T-SQL in SQL Server 2025: The UNISTR Function

I am not much for working in languages other than English. That's my native language and I know little about others. However, the last few years I find myself using emojis more and more in quick communications as they seem to add some fun to the interaction. And those interactions need to be stored in […]

Adding a Lot of Seconds

A New Operator

SQL Server 2025 Build List

This is a list of the builds for SQL Server 2025. There are other build lists available here. A list of all the builds that I can find and install on my Build VM. If you find a build not listed here, please let the webmaster know (webmaster at sqlservercentral.com). All builds are listed in […]

An Unexciting Exciting Release

Steve has a few thoughts on the release of SQL Server 2025.

How to Build an AI-Powered T-SQL Assistant with Python & SQL Server

If you’re a SQL Server DBA or developer looking to harness AI for your everyday scripting workflows, this article will walk you through building an AI-powered T-SQL assistant using Python and SQL Server.

SQL Server 2025 has arrived!

SQL Server 2025 has been released to GA. Read about the new version in this piece by Bob Ward.

T-SQL in SQL Server 2025: Substring Changes

This article takes a look at the changes in SQL Server 2025 to the SUBSTRING function.