Why do I need a server for SQL?

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This makes writing database applications easier and quicker (and therefore cheaper) as well as making them more reliable, scalable and secure. SQL Server is known as a “Relational Database” Management System. Data is stored in tables in a similar way to rows and columns in a spreadsheet.

Do you need a server to run SQL?

Microsoft SQL Server can run on a network, or it can function without a network.

Do I need a server for my database?

If you have only one application that runs in one instance for the user, embedded solution (whether sqlite or some object storage) is usually OK. However if you have multiple instances that need to manipulate the database concurrently, you need to have a server to synchronize it.

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Microsoft SQL Server can run on a network, or it can function without a network.

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If you have only one application that runs in one instance for the user, embedded solution (whether sqlite or some object storage) is usually OK. However if you have multiple instances that need to manipulate the database concurrently, you need to have a server to synchronize it.

Why do I need a server for SQL?

Do you need a server to run SQL?

Do I need a server for my database?

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