What is SQL Server?

SQL Server is one of the most popular and advanced database systems currently

available. SQL Server is provided by Microsoft.

Microsoft SQL Server is sometimes called as "Sequel Server". It can be managed using

Structured Query Language.

While MS Access is meant for small applications, SQL Server supports large

applications with millions of users or huge databases. SQL Server is much more

powerful than Access and provides several other advanced features and much better

security. SQL Server is compatible with MS Access. You can easily import/export data

between these two.

SQL Server is a Relational database where data is stored and retrieved very

efficiently.