Microsoft SQL Server 2017 is a robust and reliable database management system that builds upon the features introduced in previous versions. It is notable for being the first version of SQL Server to run on Windows, Linux, and Docker containers, offering greater flexibility and choice for deployment. This version continues to provide industry-leading performance and security with features like automatic database tuning for improved query performance and Adaptive Query Processing.
SQL Server 2017 also includes support for graph data structures, allowing users to model many-to-many relationships and complex hierarchies more naturally. The integration of R and Python for advanced analytics and machine learning is another key highlight, enabling data scientists and developers to bring AI to their data without moving data outside the database.
With SQL Server 2017, users can develop applications with a new level of database performance and flexibility, making it suitable for a wide range of data-driven applications in various organizational settings.