Introduction

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SQL Server 2025 introduces AI capabilities directly into the database engine. This release embeds features such as native vector data types, embedding generation, and connectivity with Azure OpenAI and other frameworks, enabling organizations to implement semantic search and build AI applications using T-SQL.

Diagram showing SQL Server 2025 as a platform with integrated AI capabilities, vector search, and connections to Azure services.

SQL Server 2025 supports deployment both on-premises and in the cloud. Features include Fabric mirroring, managed identities, and encryption capabilities. Organizations can use these features to build generative AI applications while maintaining their existing SQL Server infrastructure.

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You can download SQL Server 2025 from the Microsoft Evaluation Center.

In this module, you'll learn how to apply SQL Server 2025's AI capabilities to build intelligent, data-driven applications. You'll explore native vector support, implement semantic search, integrate with Azure OpenAI and other AI services, and build Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) applications—all using familiar T-SQL and modern development frameworks.