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Microsoft is introducing SQL Server 2025, enhancing performance and availability with features borrowed from Azure SQL. New additions include optimized locking, query optimization, REST API support, and Copilot for real-time coding assistance. This version prominently integrates AI to aid in AI application development and retrieval-augmented generation patterns. Native JSON support and improved credential management are also featured. SQL Server 2025 is expected to follow a 5+5 years support lifecycle, continuing Microsoft's push towards an AI-centric future.

Microsoft goes all-in on AI with SQL Server 2025