SQL Server 2025 Is Here – AI Just Changed Everything!

🔟 Top 10 Features of SQL Server 2025

1. AI Integration in the Engine
   • Execute AI models natively within SQL Server.
   • Seamless integration with Azure AI, OpenAI, LangChain, and Semantic Kernel.
2. Native Vector Support
   • Store and query vector embeddings directly.
   • Enables semantic search and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) use cases.
3. Copilot in SSMS
   • Use natural language to write and explain SQL queries.
   • Enhances developer productivity and learning.
4. Real-Time Change Event Streaming
   • Track inserts, updates, and deletes as they happen.
   • Stream changes to Azure Event Hubs in JSON or Avro formats.
5. Data Mirroring to Microsoft Fabric
   • Replicate SQL Server data to Microsoft Fabric effortlessly.
   • Supports hybrid analytics and real-time dashboards.
6. Enhanced sp_executesql Performance
   • Minimizes compilation overhead.
   • Optimized for dynamic SQL execution.
7. External AI Model Management
   • Register and invoke AI models using T-SQL.
   • Supports REST-based inference calls.
8. Vector Indexing with DiskANN
   • High-speed approximate nearest neighbor search.
   • Scales efficiently for large vector datasets.
9. Smarter Query Store & IQP Enhancements
   • Improved visibility into query performance.
   • Better plan stability and regression detection.
10. Broader Language & Platform Compatibility

• Expanded support for development languages.
• Improved cross-platform functionality (Linux, containers, Azure).

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