'''Microsoft SQL Server Master Data Services''' is a [[Master Data Management]] (MDM) product from [[Microsoft]] that ships as a part of the [[Microsoft SQL Server]] relational database management system.{{cn|date=January 2015}}<ref>https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms130214.aspx</ref> Master Data Services (MDS) is the SQL Server solution for master data management. Master data management (MDM) enables your 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 includes many 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. For more information, see [https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff929136.aspx What's New in Master Data Services (MDS)]
