SQL Server 2022 Standard is a data management and business intelligence database that is suitable for small and medium-sized organizations to run their applications and support common development tools on-premises and in the cloud. SQL Server 2022 Standard offers a number of new and advanced features to help improve performance, security, Azure-hybrid integration and data analytics. Some of the highlighted features include:
- The SQL Server 2022 Standard integrates with Azure Synapse Link and Microsoft Purview, which enable deeper insight, prediction and management of data at scale.
- The most secure database in the last 10 years according to NIST. It includes new features such as Ledger, which allows you to book and audit your data, and Query Store hints, which help you optimize query performance.
- It is fully integrated with the new link feature in Azure SQL Managed Instance, which allows you to easily link on-premise and cloud databases. This improves availability, scalability and disaster recovery.
- It includes a new generation of intelligent query processing features in the database engine that accelerate performance without code changes. Examples of these features include Advanced Vector Extension (AVX) 512 extension, which improves batch mode operations, and time-series database support, which helps handle time-dependent data.
SQL Server 2022 Standard is an excellent choice for those looking for a reliable, efficient and innovative database system
