Updated: December 14, 2020 (November 18, 2019)

SQL Server 2019 Released

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SQL Server 2019 updates confirm the product’s position as a one-stop data management solution for multiple data types, languages, and platforms.
Additions to Standard edition can help reduce cost for smaller applications without compromising on security or functionality.
Traditional business intelligence services diverge from the core product with updates targeted toward integration with Power BI.
SQL Server for Linux now supports almost everything from the Windows product, but not business intelligence services.

SQL Server 2019, the latest release, reached general availability on Nov. 6, 2019. The release introduces technology that can store, access, and analyze a greater variety of data types across different platforms, allowing organizations to extract more insights and intelligence from data. Improvements also raise levels of security and performance.

Unlike many other Microsoft server products, SQL Server 2019 maintains a traditional five years of Mainstream and five years of Extended support. The next release is scheduled for the middle of 2021. (See “SQL Server Timeline”.)

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