SQL Server 2019 Standard

Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Standard is a versatile relational database management system designed for mid-tier applications. It provides a robust set of features to ensure reliable data management and business intelligence. Here are some key features:

1. Big Data Clusters: Integration with Apache Spark and HDFS to allow for large-scale data processing and analysis.
2. Intelligent Query Processing: Enhancements that improve the performance of existing workloads with no code changes.
3. Always Encrypted with Secure Enclaves: Enhances security by allowing computations on encrypted data without revealing the data to the SQL Server instance.
4. Data Virtualization: Ability to query external data sources like Oracle, Teradata, MongoDB, and other SQL Servers without moving the data.
5. High Availability: Basic availability groups for ensuring database uptime and disaster recovery.
6. Developer-Friendly Features: Tools and services for developers, including support for R and Python for in-database machine learning.
7. Hybrid Backup to Azure: Seamless integration with Azure for backups and disaster recovery.
8. Advanced Security: Data protection features such as encryption, dynamic data masking, and row-level security.
9. Enhanced PolyBase: Improved capabilities for querying external data sources with T-SQL, expanding the data virtualization possibilities.
10. Business Intelligence: Includes SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) for comprehensive BI solutions.