Microsoft announced SQL Server availability on Linux quite a while ago, and many have started downloading and using the product.įigure 1: SQL Server “heart” Linux. I just love the way how it helps Microsoft to ship their products to other platforms too. NET Core is available on Linux too, and if you have been reading my past articles and blogs, you are aware of the fact that I am a huge fan of.
I believe, almost all of us are aware of the fact that SQL Server 2016 is available on Linux after serving Windows only since a great time, plus. So, this post is primarily a feedback, overview of SQL Server and not a rant on the product in anyway. SQL Server is in its initial versions on Linux. Thus, by reading my post, you will get the idea about many things. I want to tell you and share with you all the things that I find. After all, it is you who is the main focus of my attention. I personally enjoy trying new things out… There are many out there who just try things out, I F… no, no, I dissect things up to share the in-depths of what everything has, what everything says, and really is and finally, should you consider it or not. By reading this post, you will be able to go through many areas of SQL Server on Linux and see if you really need to try it out at the moment or you need to wait for a while before diving any deeper in the platform.