What's New in SQL Server 2016

Updated: December 15, 2016

SQL Server 2016 is the biggest leap forward in Microsoft data platform history. Gain real time insights across your transactional and analytical data with a scalable database platform that has everything built in, from unparalleled in-memory performance, new security innovations and high availability, to advanced analytics that make mission-critical applications intelligent.

This topic summarizes links to the detailed SQL Server 2016 component level what's new information.

Read the SQL Server 2016 Editions datasheet

Try SQL Server today!

• Get the free SQL Server 2016 Developer edition!!

Download SQL Server 2016 from the Evaluation Center

Have an Azure account? Then go Here to spin up a Virtual Machine with SQL Server 2016 SP1 already installed.

 Download the latest version of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).

Links to individual topics:

• SQL Server setup

• Analysis Services Engine (SSAS)

• Database Engine

• New SQL PowerShell module

• Integration Services

• Reporting Services (SSRS)

• Master Data Services (MDS)

• SQL Server R Services

•   SQL Server 2016 Release Notes.
• SQL Server 2016 datasheet
• Features supported by Editions of SQL Server
• Hardware and Software Requirements for Installing SQL Server 2016
• Install SQL Server 2016 from the Installtion WizardSetup and Servicing Installation