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How to Install Windows on a Mac With Parallels and Run dbForge Edge

Though dbForge Edge is Windows-native, you can make it work on macOS. One of the possible ways to do that is to use Parallels Desktop, a macOS-compatible solution that will help you create and manage a Windows environment in order to run dbForge Edge on your Mac.

PostgreSQL vs SQL Server: What Are the Differences?

In today's business landscape, effective management and storage of data are more crucial than ever. As a result, selecting the appropriate database management system for each particular project can be complicated.

How to Run dbForge Studio for SQL Server on Linux Using WINE

As the popularity of Linux continues to soar among developers and database administrators, the demand for robust database management tools compatible with this open-source operating system has become increasingly pressing. In response to this growing need, running applications originally designed for Windows on Linux platforms has become a viable solution.

Instant File Initialization – Killer Feature for SQL Server

Instant file initialization (IFI) is a feature in SQL Server that can help the users to save time and resources when creating, expanding, and recovering databases. In this article, we’ll examine the benefits of instant file initialization along with potential drawbacks, and learn how to enable and disable this feature.

How to Check if a Database Exists in SQL Server

Let us examine the common use case of comparing and synchronizing databases that involve checking if the specific database exists in SQL Server.

Best SQL Server GUI Tools for Database Management on macOS

In this review, we will explore some of the most beneficial and user-friendly GUI solutions for SQL Server databases tailored for macOS users.

SQL Database Design Basics With Examples

Discover how to populate a database with data by means of Data Generator for SQL Server, and search for database data and objects with the free dbForge Search tool. I will use dbForge Studio for SQL Server to implement charts for my examples, and dbForge Data Pump to import and export data.

Data Import and Export: BCP Utility vs dbForge Studio for SQL Server

The preconditions for easy and versatile import and export are rather simple. First, you need to have quite a few data formats to deal with, a dozen or so. Second, you need to tailor each operation to your needs with a selection of flexible settings. Third, you most certainly wouldn't mind automating your recurring tasks.

How to Generate Test Data with the Help of SQL Data Generator

In this article, we will examine the process of populating the employee database with dummy data, whose schema we designed in the previous...

Elevating SQL Server Database Management With System-Versioned Temporal Tables and dbForge Studio

Let’s delve into the system-versioned tables in SQL Server. We will examine their characteristics, the process of creating these tables, and querying them effectively.

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