SQL Server v.Next will be released for Linux in 2017. The summary provides an overview of the key points about SQL Server on Linux including:
- SQL Server will have the same functionality and capabilities on Linux as on Windows. It will support the same editions and features such as high availability, security, and programming features.
- The architecture involves a SQL Platform Abstraction Layer that maps Windows APIs to Linux system calls to provide a consistent programming model.
- An early adoption program is currently underway to get feedback from customers and partners on functionality and to help validate SQL Server on Linux prior to general availability in 2017.