Microsoft SQL Server 2022 is the most Azure-enabled release of SQL Server yet*, with continued innovation across performance, security, and availability.

Integrates with Azure Synapse Link and Microsoft Purview to drive deeper insights, predictions, and governance from their data at scale
Most secure database over the last 10 years per NIST**
Fully integrated with the new link feature in Azure SQL Managed Instance***
New and enhanced features, including Ledger and Query Store hints
Next generation Intelligent Query Processing features in the database engine to accelerate performance with no code changes
Time-series database support
New JSON functions to increase ability to query and manipulate JSON data

*For all Azure-connected features of SQL Server 2022, customers can optionally enable these capabilities based on business requirements
**National Institute of Standards and Technology Comprehensive Vulnerability Database
***The bidirectional disaster recovery capability of the link feature for Azure SQL Managed Instance is available in limited public preview. Sign up for early access. General availability will occur at a future date.