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It's a quick feature list, not a training module. Read it to know what's new, but you'll need to go elsewhere to learn how to use any of it.
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2.8/5 Last verified: August 31, 2026
DBAs or data engineers who already know T-SQL and just need a quick list of new features in the 2025 release.
Zero hands-on practice; you just read text and look at code snippets.
DBAs or data engineers who already know T-SQL and just need a quick list of new features in the 2025 release.
Anyone trying to learn how to actually use vector search or pattern matching in SQL.
The JSON_STRING_AGG function example was the first sign this wasn't really a course. It shows a single query, explains that it aggregates JSON strings, and that's it. No practice, no sandbox, no 'try it yourself' scenario. Just a code snippet I could have found in the official documentation. The whole module is like this.
I was hoping the vector AI integration unit would have a small, self-contained lab. Maybe a tiny dataset to run COSINE_DISTANCE or DOT_PRODUCT on? Nothing. It just describes the functions and their purpose. It felt like reading the release notes for a product I don't own yet. The section on pattern matching with 'MATCH' was the same story—it explains the concept of using regular expressions within SQL but gives you no chance to write one or debug a failing pattern. This is pure theory.
The final knowledge check was a multiple-choice quiz that basically asked 'Which new function does X?'. You could pass it just by having the module's text open in another tab. There's no real learning validation here.
I get that it's just an introduction, but it's so high-level that it's almost useless for a student trying to build practical skills. It's a tour, not training. If you're a seasoned DBA who just needs the bullet points for what's new in 2025, maybe this is efficient. For me, it was 30 minutes of reading about tools I still don't know how to use.
Last verified: August 31, 2026. We re-check course details periodically — see our methodology. Pricing and availability can change; always confirm on the official site.
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