Main Features
SQL Server 2016 Standard includes the following key features:
- Real-time operational analytics
- Always Encrypted
- Stretch Database
- Dynamic Data Masking
- Row-Level Security
- Multiple TempDB Database Files
- Query Store
- JSON Support
- Enhanced In-Memory OLTP
- Native JSON Support
Benefits
- Improved performance and scalability
- Enhanced security features
- Real-time operational analytics
- Reduced storage costs with Stretch Database
- Improved query performance with Query Store
- Improved data protection with Always Encrypted
- Improved data masking with Dynamic Data Masking
- Improved data security with Row-Level Security
- Improved manageability with Multiple TempDB Database Files
- Improved support for JSON data with Native JSON Support
What's New in SQL Server 2016 Standard?
SQL Server 2016 Standard is Microsoft's relational database management system. It comes with several new features and improvements over its previous version, SQL Server 2014 Standard.
One of the major differences between the two versions is the support for advanced analytics. SQL Server 2016 Standard includes R Services, which allows users to perform statistical analysis and machine learning within the database. This feature was not available in SQL Server 2014 Standard.
Another significant improvement in SQL Server 2016 Standard is the support for JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) data format. This allows developers to store and manipulate JSON data directly in the database, making it easier to work with modern web applications.
SQL Server 2016 Standard also includes enhancements to security, performance, and scalability. It offers better encryption capabilities, improved query performance, and support for larger databases and more concurrent users.
In summary, SQL Server 2016 Standard is a significant upgrade over its previous version, SQL Server 2014 Standard. It offers new features and improvements that make it easier to work with modern data and applications.