# The crossroads of SQL Server data warehousing

**URL:** <https://community.exasol.com/t/the-crossroads-of-sql-server-data-warehousing/220>\
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**Created:** [September 12, 2025, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.exasol.com/t/the-crossroads-of-sql-server-data-warehousing/220 "2025-09-12T12:42:24Z")\
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**Author:** ![bhagyakanwar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ccd318/32.png) [@bhagyakanwar](https://community.exasol.com/u/bhagyakanwar)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2025, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.exasol.com/t/the-crossroads-of-sql-server-data-warehousing/220/1 "2025-09-12T12:42:24Z")

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> When it comes to modern analytics, SQL Server can absolutely serve as a starting point for a data warehouse, especially if your business is already deep in the Microsoft ecosystem. With features like SSIS, columnstore indexes, and partitioning, you can design a solid star-schema warehouse for moderate workloads.  
> But what happens when data volumes grow and performance demands rise?
> 
> That’s when companies start to look beyond.Takeaway:  
> 👉 SQL Server is a reliable first step.  
> 👉 Exasol is the engine when speed and scale are non-negotiable.
> 
> Read the full breakdown here: [https://www.exasol.com/hub/data-warehouse/sql-server-dwh/](https://www.exasol.com/hub/data-warehouse/sql-server-dwh/)