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SQL Server 2016 (13.x) and later versions
With SQL Server 2016, you can build intelligent, mission-critical applications using a scalable, hybrid database platform that has everything built in, from in-memory performance and advanced security to in-database analytics. The SQL Server 2016 release adds new security features, querying capabilities, Hadoop and cloud integration, R analytics and more, along with numerous improvements and enhancements.
This page provides summary information and links to more detailed SQL Server 2016 what's new information for each SQL Server component.
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SQL Server 2016 Analysis Services provides improved performance, authoring, database management, filtering, processing, and much more for tabular model databases based on the 1200 compatibility level.
See Analysis Services Engine (SSAS).
See Integration Services (SSIS).
See Master Data Services (MDS).
Microsoft has thoroughly revamped Reporting Services in this release.
See Reporting Services (SSRS).
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