Home Next Previous SQL OVERVIEW SQL is a programming language that stores, manipulates, and retrieves data from relational databases. Features and Benefits: SQL is used to communicate with Database.It is a standard language for the Relational Database Management System according to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).SQL can create objects in the Database.SQL can insert new records into the Database.SQL can retrieve the existing records from the Database.SQL can Manipulate the data stored in the Database.SQL can perform various Admin tasks also.