SQL Server ETL in 2026 — What Actually Works and What Doesn't

SQL Server is one of those databases that rarely causes problems. It's usually everything around it that does. Getting data in from a dozen different sources, keeping it clean and consistent, syncing it back out to the tools your team actually uses — none of that happens automatically, and the native tooling only gets you so far before the cracks start showing. This is a breakdown of the ETL options worth considering if SQL Server sits at the center of your stack — native tools included, with an