SQL Server Database Engine

The Database Engine is the core service for storing, processing, and securing data. The Database Engine provides controlled access and rapid transaction processing to meet the requirements of the most demanding data consuming applications within your enterprise.

Use the Database Engine to create relational databases for online transaction processing or online analytical processing data. This includes creating tables for storing data, and database objects such as indexes, views, and stored procedures for viewing, managing, and securing data. You can use SQL Server Management Studio to manage the database objects, and SQL Server Profiler for capturing server events.

Database Engine Documentation

	What’s New
	Getting Started
	Planning and Architecture
	Development
	Deployment

	Operations
	Technical Reference
	Troubleshooting
	Security and Protection

Related Community Blogs

	SQL Server Engine Team Blog
	SQL Server Storage Engine Blog
	SQL Server Manageability Team Blog

	SQL Server Performance Team Blog
	SQL Server Security Team Blog

Database Engine Forum Threads

SQL Server – Database Engine

Indexed views usage
Friday, May 25
What is the default lock type if I select data from a readonly table? And how can I change the default lock type
Friday, May 25
Impact of enabling /3GB switch
Friday, May 25

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