SQL Server Tools

Microsoft Access is a rather popular relational database system, which nevertheless has a slew of considerable limitations. And if your business requirements grow beyond these limitations, you will need a more advanced solution like Microsoft SQL Server, and your migration from Access to SQL Server will begin with data transfers. This is what we are going to explore in this article.

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that our dbForge tools now support SQL OPENQUERY, a powerful feature introduced in SQL Server 2022. With this integration, our users can take full advantage of this feature's capabilities, enabling seamless execution of queries on remote data sources directly from our tools.

SQL column aliases are the secret to clearer code and more user-friendly query results. Assigning custom names to database objects in SQL scripts results in improved readability and valuable insights into data. In this article, we'll explore the power of SQL aliases, their practical applications, and the benefits they bring to database management and reporting.

Exploring the advanced usage of IF-THEN statements and understanding how dbForge Studio SQL Server aids in handling these tasks will be the main focus of this article.

In the article, we explore the role and importance of SET NOCOUNT in SQL Server, discussing how it reduces the processing load on the client and improves query execution time. Additionally, we examine scenarios where using SET NOCOUNT OFF becomes necessary and highlight potential issues that can arise when SET NOCOUNT is not utilized.

Recently, we have rolled out extensive updates of our product lines for MySQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases. But what if you are a SQL Server user? Well, you don't need to worry. dbForge tools for SQL Server didn't escape our attention.

In this article, we will explore the fundamentals of SQL Server concatenation, delve into different techniques for concatenating strings, and uncover advanced concepts that can take your string manipulation capabilities to the next level.

Addressing work challenges in SQL Server database development and deployment: a case study of DevOps engineers from a financial services company.

In today's data-centric society, the quantity and diversity of information are expanding at an unprecedented pace. From social media interactions and financial transactions to scientific research and industrial operations, vast amounts of data are being generated every second. However, amidst this ever-growing sea of data, a crucial distinction must be made between the raw data itself and the underlying metadata that accompanies it.

In this article, we will provide you with a screenshot-infused step-by-step tutorial on how to convert a Microsoft Access database to SQL Server using dbForge Studio for SQL Server.