Does SQL Server use MySQL?

Is SQL Server same as MySQL?

No, MySQL is not the same as SQL server. Both of these are relational database management systems offered by different vendors. They differ in terms of use cases, licensing, pricing, features, pros, cons, etc. MySQL is offered through Oracle and SQL Server is offered through Microsoft corporation.

Can we use MySQL in SQL Server?

No, you cannot use MySQL to connect to MSSQL. You have to use clients that were specifically created to understand MSSQL protocol. One of the most popular solutions for this on Linux is FreeTDS. Also, you can use ODBC or JDBC drivers provided by Microsoft.

Should I use SQL Server or MySQL?

Both SQL Server and MySQL can run high-performance workloads, although third-party independent testing suggests that SQL Server is the winner here. Both SQL Server and MySQL include feature-rich client applications (SSMS and MySQL Workbench, respectively).