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MSSQL

Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) is a widely used relational database management system designed for reliable, high-performance data storage, access and analytics. MSSQL plays a critical role in managing structured data across industries.

Orchestrate MSSQL with precision

Whether you’re running queries, monitoring table events or reacting to real-time data changes, Tidal builds your MSSQL jobs into a unified scheduling environment.

Automate SQL jobs

Schedule and run MSSQL queries in enterprise-wide workflows.

Monitor database events

Trigger workflows based on table, index or row-level changes.

Streamline operations

Coordinate MSSQL activity alongside other applications.

Powerful SQL automation, built for scale

Tidal’s MSSQL adapter enables you to automate, schedule and monitor SQL Server tasks across supported versions of Microsoft SQL Server. From executing stored procedures and SQL queries to reacting to real-time changes in your database, this adapter brings full workload automation capabilities to your SQL environment.

What the adapter enables

The MSSQL adapter for Tidal allows you to:

  • Create, schedule and run Microsoft SQL queries and adapter jobs through Tidal
  • Monitor database-level events, including table, index and row creation, modification and deletion
  • Automate workflows triggered by changes in your SQL Server environment
  • Run adapter jobs on any platform supported by the Tidal Master

How it works

The MSSQL adapter interacts directly with supported SQL Server instances to execute jobs and monitor activity. When an adapter job is triggered, Tidal sends the appropriate SQL commands to the database, tracks execution and collects status and output.

Controlling adapter jobs

Tidal’s scheduler provides full control over MSSQL jobs, including:

  • Holding, resuming or aborting jobs
  • Rerunning or modifying individual job instances
  • Deleting jobs before they’ve run
  • Making one-time changes to a specific adapter job instance

Working with Microsoft SQL events

You can configure Tidal to monitor for specific database events in SQL Server, including:

  • Table creation, modification or deletion
  • Index changes
  • Row-level insertions, updates or deletions

These events can trigger workflows or downstream processing tasks, enabling responsive, event-driven automation.

Tidal and MSSQL integration FAQs

  • What is Microsoft SQL Server used for?

    Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDBMS) used to store, retrieve and manage structured data in applications ranging from websites to enterprise systems. It’s commonly deployed in enterprise environments for handling everything from transactional processing (OLTP) to business intelligence (OLAP), data warehousing and reporting.

    SQL Server integrates tightly with other Microsoft services, supports high availability and includes features such as stored procedures, views, triggers and robust security.

  • What is MSSQL vs SQL?

    SQL is the language used to query and manipulate relational databases, and it’s supported by many database systems. MSSQL refers to Microsoft SQL Server, a specific implementation of Structured Query Language (SQL). While it uses SQL as its core language, MSSQL includes proprietary extensions and tools that distinguish it from other platforms.

    SQL is the language, and MSSQL is a full-featured database product that uses SQL and expanded on it with Microsoft-specific functionality.