SQL Server Tools

In this article, we are going g to discover the fundamental differences between tables and views in SQL databases, their characteristics, use cases, and how they impact data management and security in your database projects.

Most SQL GUI tools share common features that can enhance one’s experience working with a database. We have listed some of the most important ones, as well as made a short comparison table where we analyze the most popular SQL GUI clients and highlight what they have under the hood. 

In this article, we are going to talk about the UPDATE JOIN operation — a powerful tool in database management that allows you to perform precise and efficient data updates, ensure data integrity, and improve overall operational performance.

By partitioning data effectively, you can handle large datasets and get accurate and relevant results for various analytical and operational tasks. This is when PARTITION BY proves invaluable. In this article, we are going to talk about the theoretical foundations and practical applications of this SQL argument with the help of a convenient IDE — dbForge Studio for SQL Server.

An SQL index improves the speed of data retrieval operations on a table. Much like an index in a book, it helps locate needed information. This article delves into the various types of indexes, their benefits, potential drawbacks, and strategies to address index fragmentation issues, whether manually or automatically.

Read on to learn how to easily migrate data from an Oracle table to a SQL Server table using Devart ODBC driver for Oracle and dbForge Edge.

Version control enables software development teams to collaborate effectively, reduce risks, and maintain stability. This article will discuss version control systems, including their types, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and the significant role they play in modern software delivery.

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Our guide compares dbForge Edge, dbdocs.io, Dataedo, ApexSQL Doc & Redgate SQL Doc to help you choose the right one for your database documentation.

In our routine database management tasks, it's often necessary to learn the size of the database and count the objects within all SQL Server tables. Fortunately, we have established methods and tools to swiftly provide this information. In this article, we will explore these methods and tools.