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SQL Server is the foundation of the Microsoft Data Platform and has the ability to extend its capabilities as a platform for data unification.
In 2017, Microsoft, introduced support for Linux, providing businesses with the flexibility to use Windows Enterprise Server or Linux operating systems. In January 2020, Microsoft certified its SQL Server 2019 release for use with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8. A collaboration with Microsoft and Red Hat resulted in advancements that accelerated performance on version 8 of the Linux operating system:
For more information, see the blog SQL Server 2019 now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8. Dell offers one of the largest infrastructure portfolios for Microsoft SQL Server. This validated design and other database solutions help reduce complexity and enable your business to accelerate the digital transformation. Learn how to future proof your SQL modernization journey by visiting The Microsoft Data Platform page on the Dell Technologies website.
Note: In this optimized Microsoft SQL Server solution, version 2019 CU15 was used for validation.