A collection of tutorials and quickstarts meant to teach you to use SQL Server and Azure SQL Database.

Aug 22, 2025 · Use these SQL Server tutorials to learn new technologies and features. Tutorials for earlier versions of SQL Server usually work with more recent versions.

Learn about SQL Server 2025's major capabilities including AI features, analytics improvements, developer tools, and performance optimization.

SQL Server technical documentation Technical documentation to help you get started, administer, develop, and work with SQL Server and associated products.

Nov 18, 2025 · Use these tutorials to learn about the SQL Server Database Engine, including getting started and using the SQL Server Management Studio.

Jun 6, 2025 · This tutorial is intended for users who are new to SQL Server and who have installed SQL Server or SQL Server Express. This brief tutorial helps you get started using the Database Engine.

Links and more for Microsoft SQL, the SQL Database Engine, and all Microsoft SQL platforms.

Feb 10, 2026 · This tutorial is intended for users who are new to writing SQL statements. It helps new users get started by reviewing some basic statements for creating tables and inserting data.

Nov 18, 2025 · This tutorial assumes that you're using Management Studio, but you can also use Management Studio Express, which is available as a free download from the Microsoft Download …

Jan 20, 2026 · Query execution and optimization Use these guides to understand how SQL Server compiles, optimizes, and executes queries.