Discover the leading database management systems for enterprises in 2026. Explore key features, pricing, and implementation tips for selecting the best DBMS software to harness your data effectively.

Another year passes. I was hoping to write more articles instead of just these end-of-the-year screeds, but I almost died in the spring semester, and it sucked up my time. Nevertheless, I will go ...

The AutoAdmin research project was launched in the Fall of 1996 in Microsoft Research with the goal of making database systems significantly more self-tuning. Initially, we focused on automating the ...

At today’s Ignite 2025 event, Microsoft announced one of the biggest Azure data updates in years. The company has announced the general availability of SQL Server 2025. That has come after a long ...

Abstract: In recent years, the integration of natural language processing (NLP) with database querying has led to the emergence of Text-to-SQL systems, which enable nontechnical users to interact with ...

TIOBE Programming Index News June 2025: SQL Falls to Record Low Popularity Your email has been sent The programming language SQL hit 12th place in the TIOBE Programming Community Index, its lowest ...

At Microsoft Build, SQL Server 2025 enters public preview with major enhancements in AI integration, performance, reliability and developer tools -- reaffirming Microsoft’s continued investment in its ...

Since the development of the first database management systems (DBMSs) over five decades ago, DBMSs have become the foundation of modern data-intensive applications. However, deploying and maintaining ...

Learn how to optimize SQL queries for better performance. This guide is designed for TiDB SQL tuning beginners. It focuses on the following key principles: Low entry barrier: introducing tuning ...

Despite its steep licensing costs, SQL Server continues to prove its worth over open-source alternatives in some key areas. SQL Server is an expensive part of your IT stack -- SQL Server Enterprise ...