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Microsoft SQL Server Master Data Services
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<p>Microsoft SQL Server Master Data Services (MDS) is a <a href="/facts/Master_Data_Management/Qbyn0zR1">Master Data Management</a> (MDM) product from <a href="/facts/Microsoft/nGIDDXdx">Microsoft</a> that ships as a part of the <a href="/facts/Microsoft_SQL_Server/eCdt2JBL">Microsoft SQL Server</a> relational database management system. Master data management (MDM) allows an organization to discover and define non-transactional lists of data, and compile maintainable, reliable master lists. Master Data Services first shipped with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2. Microsoft SQL Server 2016 introduced enhancements to Master Data Services, such as improved performance and security, and the ability to clear transaction logs, create custom indexes, share entity data between different models, and support for many-to-many relationships. </p>