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= History of Microsoft SQL Server
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Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDBMS) developed by Microsoft. It has a long history of development and innovation, marked by the introduction of various versions and features over the years. Here’s a brief overview of its history: \#\#\# 1980s: The Beginning - **1989**: Microsoft partnered with Sybase and Ashton-Tate to develop a version of SQL Server for OS/2.