SQL Server Tools

Building a streamlined and automated database development cycle is no mean feat. Come to think of it—you need to find a slew of mutually compatible tools that address database design, development, testing, deployment, and administration.

The term "database refresh" typically means the process of resetting or renewing a database to a required state. Let's review some cases where you might need to refresh a database.

On November 13, 2023, Microsoft's new SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 19.2 saw the light of day. It's the IDE you will definitely need if you are dealing with the most modern versions of SQL Server.

The end of the year isn't all that far away, and it's time to tell you about the latest awards garnered by dbForge database tools. This time we'll be mostly talking about the badges that we've recently scored on G2, one of the world's top platforms where you can both find and review business software.

Migrating databases from older versions to the most recent version of SQL Server is a common and crucial task in the world of database management. This process needs to be executed meticulously and with the right tools to guarantee accurate results.

Managing foreign keys in SQL Server is a critical aspect of database design and maintenance. This article provides a comprehensive guide, covering everything from the creation of foreign keys to effective troubleshooting of any potential issues that may arise during the process.

Microsoft Designer is a web-based, AI-powered graphic tool that helps create variegated visuals in a nearly effortless way. Let's see how to generate images with its help and import them into SQL Server databases using dbForge Studio.

Embark on a journey to unlock the full potential of your SQL queries with the combined might of the GENERATE_SERIES function and dbForge SQL Complete. In this article, we'll delve into the intricacies of GENERATE_SERIES, unveiling its capabilities and demonstrating how it can revolutionize your data manipulation endeavors.

The shorthand SELECT * command might be one of the most convenient and commonly used SQL statements during the development phase, but is it really the best practice for production environments? Let us try to find out.

In SQL Server, the recently added APPROX_PERCENTILE_CONT and APPROX_PERCENTILE_DISC functions utilize interpolation. This article will delve into the basics of interpolation and real-world uses of the APPROX_PERCENTILE_CONT and APPROX_PERCENTILE_DISC functions within SQL Server databases.