Published: March 19, 2013

Summary: Learn how to plan for SQL Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) and SQL Server 2012 and storage configuration for SharePoint 2013.

Applies to:  SharePoint Server 2013 | SharePoint Foundation 2013 

The following articles on TechNet provide information about SQL Server and storage configuration for SharePoint 2013.

TechNet articles about SQL Server and storage configuration for SharePoint 2013

The following articles about SQL Server storage configuration for SharePoint 2013 are available to view online. Writers update articles on a continuing basis as new information becomes available and as users provide feedback.

	Content	Description
	Overview of SQL Server in a SharePoint environment (SharePoint 2013)	Describes the relationship between SharePoint 2013 and supported versions of SQL Server and how you can interact with the databases.
	Overview of RBS in SharePoint 2013	Describes how SharePoint 2013 works with remote BLOB storage (RBS).
	Plan for RBS in SharePoint 2013	Describes the factors to consider when moving to a remote BLOB storage solution.