Architecture

Overview SQL Server architecture consists of:

• Relational Engine

• Storage Engine

• Memory Management

• Process Management

Network Interface Layer

Components

• Buffer Pool: Memory cache for data pages

• Transaction Log: Records all transactions

• Query Processor: Handles query optimization and execution

• SQLOS: Operating system services

• Service Broker: Message handling

System Requirements Minimum 4GB RAM (production: 16GB+)

4+ CPU cores

Fast storage (SSD recommended)

Windows Server OS