When Windows NT made an appearance Sybase and Microsoft moved on to pursue their own interests. This allowed Microsoft to negotiate exclusive rights to the versions of SQL that were written for Microsoft systems. The Sybase server actually changed its name to Adaptive Server Enterprise to keep it from being confused with the Microsoft version. Many revisions have been made without assistance from Sybase since the two parted ways. The first database server written on GUI was a complete change from the Sybase code.

Currently, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 is the most recent version. It was launched beside the Visual Studio 2005. Free download of the SQL Server 2005 Express Edition is available, which is a nice bonus for people who need it. Since the release of SQL Server 2000 there have been many advancement and changes to the product. Performance has been improved, complementary systems are now available with the system, and client IDE tools are included. Some of the new systems included are Analysis Services, ETL, and messaging technologies like notification services and service broker.

With all the changes going on with each edition it is important for IT techs to take SQL 2005 training classes. With SQL 2005 training IT techs are better able to provide support for users running SQL 2005 as well as other versions. There are quite a few classes available online for Microsoft SQL training or else classes are offered in person in boot camps, night classes, or weekend classes. You just have to find the right class for you, take it, and then you will be prepared to work on all of the SQL servers.