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Understanding System Tables in SQL Server 

Modifying system tables might seem like a shortcut—but it’s a high-risk move that can lead to data loss and unsupported environments. Thankfully, SQL Server provides safer, supported tools for every metadata task. Explore recommended alternatives that ensure both precision and protection.

SQL ALTER COLUMN Command: Quickly Change Data Type and Size 

Changing a column type in SQL sounds simple, but it’s a high-stakes operation that can break dependencies, corrupt data, and disrupt production. Learn how to use ALTER COLUMN safely, with practical steps, real examples, and enterprise-grade best practices.

Database Protection Guide: Best Practices for Ensuring Database Security

Database security is essential for protecting sensitive information. Get key tips on best practices, managing threats, and ensuring privacy.

Database Normalization in SQL: Key Steps, Benefits, and Examples

Learn the importance of database normalization, its benefits, and key techniques. Understand SQL normalization and improve your database design.

Best Database Diagram Tools– Free and Paid 

Scalable systems live or die by schema clarity. That’s why most engineers now use database diagram tools to map, manage, and document their structures. But not all tools are built for modern, fast-moving teams. Here’s a look at the top database diagram tools making a difference in 2025.

How to Use SQL Check Constraints for Data Integrity

Learn how to implement SQL CHECK constraints in your database to enforce data integrity. This guide covers creating, modifying, and troubleshooting constraints, with insights on using dbForge Studio for SQL Server.

Deleting a Column in SQL: Everything You Need to Know

Learn the correct syntax for the SQL Server drop column command to safely remove columns from tables. Check out step-by-step examples.

Step-by-Step Guide to Installing the SQL Server PowerShell Module

The SQL Server PowerShell module helps manage and automate SQL Server environments, simplifying daily tasks. Learn how to install it and reduce your manual work.

dbForge Tools for SQL Server v7.1 Released: Extended Connectivity and Compatibility!

We are excited to announce the release of our ultimate tools for database management, administration, development, and deployment - dbForge SQL Tools and dbForge Studio for SQL Server. The new version, 7.1, mainly focuses on extended connectivity and compatibility.

SQL Aggregate Functions: Syntax, Use Cases, and Examples 

Good aggregation drives clarity. Bad aggregation drives costs. Explore how SQL aggregate functions work, how they’re used in real-time analytics, and how tools like dbForge Edge help prevent slowdowns before they start.

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