The open source MySQL spin-off has steadily added features all its own. Here are five good reasons to switch to MariaDB.

See Configuring Claude Desktop / Claude Code for examples. A comprehensive Microsoft SQL Server client implementing the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This server provides extensive SQL Server ...

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Abstract: Cost based SQL optimizers remain brittle under real world data and engine diversity; small errors in cardinality or cost estimates can cascade into poor plans. We propose a conceptual ...

Abstract: Parametric query optimization is a cornerstone of relational databases. In this regime, the optimizer tunes parameterized query, a step exquisitely ...

Microsoft has released SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 22 Preview 3, introducing native ARM64 support and deeper GitHub Copilot integration for AI-assisted coding and inline chat. The preview also ...

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Google has released the MCP Toolbox for Databases, a new open-source module under its GenAI Toolbox aimed at simplifying the integration of SQL databases into AI agents. The release is part of ...

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At Microsoft Build 2025, we announced the public preview of SQL Server 2025. Built on a foundation of best-in-class security, performance, and availability, SQL Server 2025 empowers customers to ...

At Build 2025, SQL Server 2025 officially entered public preview. As one of the world’s most popular databases, this release continues a decades-long history of innovation with features made for ...