Problem
Time is of the essence when SQL Server is down or when pressure is mounting from multiple project deadlines. So finding accurate information quickly is difficult at best. When you are not sure where to turn for valuable information stress levels only increase.
Solution
The Internet remains one of the best resources to find valuable information quickly. Below is a list of SQL Server sites that we know of today that have valuable information. Some are focused on particular aspects of SQL Server while others offer more general information.
Updated: 5/29/2026
Microsoft SQL Server Resources
Independent SQL Server Web Sites
- Database Directory
- Database Journal
- essential SQL
- Experts-Exchange
- Informit.com
- MSSQLTips.com
- Simple Talk
- SQL Authority
- SQL PASS
- SQLServerCentral.com
- SQL Server Maintenance Solution (Ola Hallengren)
- SQL Shack
- SQLskills
- SQL Team.com
- SQL Tutorial
- SSWUG.org
- Tek-Tips
- TechRepublic
- Tibor Karaszi SQL site
Do not forget about using a search engine such as Google to find the answer to your SQL Server question.
Next Steps
- Bookmark this page as a centralized SQL Server resource for future research.
- As time permits, browse these sites to pickup some good information.
- When the need arises, take a look at these sites to address your questions.
- Keep looking back at this list as we will continue to update it.
Jeremy Kadlec is a Founder, Editor and Author at MSSQLTips.com with more than 300 contributions and 25+ years of SQL Server experience. Jeremy leads a team of more than 300 authors helping millions of SQL Server professionals around the globe every second of the day for the last 20 years. He is also the CTO @ Edgewood Solutions and a six-time SQL Server MVP based on his community contributions. Jeremy brings 25+ years of SQL Server DBA and Developer knowledge to the community and holds a bachelor’s degree from SSU and master’s degree from UMBC.
