dbForge Studio for SQL Server
Enhancing PHP Projects With SQL Server
In the world of web development, PHP stands as one of the most popular scripting languages that empowers developers to create dynamic and interactive web applications with ease. Central to the functionality of many PHP projects is the management of data, which often necessitates the integration of powerful database solutions.
Best Free SQL Database Software
Modern SQL tools are highly regarded by both seasoned database professionals and casual users. Here, selecting the appropriate SQL tools is a task of critical importance. This article reviews the most popular SQL tools tailored for different database systems.
Champs Recap: Devart’s Award-Winning Products in Q1 2024
Last season was quite fruitful in terms of awards scored by our products on independent review platforms. And today, we've got a lot more of those to share. Without further ado, let's get started!
SQL SELECT Statement
SQL SELECT is probably the most widely used SQL statement. That's why we have decided to investigate options that can be used in the query.
7 Best SQL Database Viewer Tools
So, you need a tool for database management. You want something with an intuitive user interface that will give you a comprehensive overview of your databases at any given moment. Moreover, you want something functional enough to allow retrieving and managing your data with ease. That said, we've picked 7 SQL database viewer tools that you might want to take note of.
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 Connect to SQL Server in Java
In today's data-centric era, the ability to establish effective connections to databases is crucial for any Java developer. SQL Server stands as one of the most popular database management systems, powering numerous enterprise applications worldwide. For Java developers, mastering the skill of seamlessly connecting to SQL Server isn't just an advantage—it's absolutely essential.
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.
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.
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.
Mastering SQL Views and Materialized Views for Optimal Database Management
The article covers fundamental aspects of SQL views and materialized views, delving into ownership prerequisites, permission considerations, and various use cases.
Champs Recap: Devart’s Award-Winning Products in Q4 2023
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.
Attach SQL Server 2005 .mdf/.ldf Files to 2019 Using dbForge Studio
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.
Understanding and Implementing Foreign Keys in SQL Server
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.
How to Connect to Azure SQL Database
This article explores connecting to Azure SQL Database with such solutions as SSMS, Visual Studio, Power BI, dbForge Studio for SQL Server, and PowerShell.
Master the Art of Database Comparisons with PowerShell and dbForge Studio for SQL Server
This article discusses automating multiple database comparisons with dbForge Studio for SQL Server using Windows PowerShell.
How to Create Images with Microsoft Designer and Import Them into SQL Server Databases Using dbForge Studio
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.
Champs Recap: Devart’s Award-Winning Products in Q2-Q3 2023
As September is slowly but steadily coming to a close, it's time to deliver a summary of our achievements on independent review platforms over Q2-Q3 2023. Our previous recap was rather rich with awards, and this time we hope you won't be disappointed either.
Get the Latest Maintenance Update of dbForge Edge!
Here comes a new maintenance update of dbForge Edge, which delivers support for MySQL 8.1, Oracle Database 23c, and PostgreSQL 16. Make sure you don't miss it!
Create and Connect to an Azure SQL Database on Heroku: A Step-By-Step Guide
In today's digital landscape characterized by rapid technological advancements and a multitude of innovative solutions, the seamless integration of diverse platforms is paramount for efficient application development. This guide delves into the process of creating and connecting an Azure SQL Database on the Heroku platform, offering step-by-step instructions and insights to help you bridge the gap between two powerful cloud services.
Primary Keys in SQL Server – Definition, Syntax, Examples
A primary key is a unique identifier for each record within a table that prevents duplicate values and allows for efficient data retrieval and manipulation. As such, a primary key is one of the fundamental elements of the database design. In this article, we'll explore the specifics of the primary key in SQL Server, discussing its types and usage.
Devart Products Become the Winners of DBTA Readers’ Choice Awards 2023
Read this blog post on to see what the dbForge line products won DBTA's Readers' Choice Awards in 2023.
SQL Aliases: Improving Query Efficiency and Clarity
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.
Mastering IF THEN Logic in SQL Server
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.
The Role and Impact of SET NOCOUNT in SQL Server
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.
Here Comes a New Update of dbForge Tools for SQL Server!
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.
Complete Guide to SQL Server Concatenation
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.
Data Versus Metadata: An In-Depth Exploration
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.
Overcoming the Challenges of SQL Server Version Upgrades and Downgrades With dbForge Compare Bundle
Navigating the process of SQL Server version upgrades and downgrades can be a daunting task, often accompanied by various challenges and complexities. However, with the assistance of the dbForge Compare Bundle, businesses can overcome these hurdles and streamline the upgrade process.
CREATE TABLE in SQL Server – Guide With Examples
Creating a table is the core of the database design and one of the fundamental skills for all database professionals. This article will review default methods of creating tables on Microsoft's SQL Server.
How GPT Chat Can Help You Generate CRUD Procedures for SQL Server Tables
In today's technological landscape, artificial intelligence has carved a significant niche for itself, offering unparalleled assistance in numerous domains. One such domain is database development, where the AI model, such as ChatGPT, has been gaining increasing recognition.
Champs Recap: Award-Winning dbForge Database Solutions in Q1 2023
Now that Q1 2023 is over, it's time to deliver our traditional champs recap and showcase the awards and badges garnered by dbForge solutions on independent review platforms over this period.
How to Use ChatGPT to Write SQL JOIN Queries
SQL JOINs are a fundamental aspect of relational database management and allow for the retrieval of data from multiple tables based on a specified condition. With the advent of advanced language models like OpenAI's GPT, it is now possible to leverage their capabilities to write SQL JOIN queries most efficiently.
How ChatGPT Can Help Database Developers Write Unit Tests for SQL Server
We have already explored the capabilities of the much-hyped ChatGPT in terms of writing SQL JOIN queries and retrieving data from MySQL databases. Now the time has come to take one more step further and scrutinize a more narrow-focused yet crucial topic for database developers—unit testing. We'll see how ChatGPT fares when it comes to writing unit tests for various database objects.
Meet dbForge Edge, Your Ultimate Multidatabase Solution!
If you are a database developer dealing with several projects, it means you have to handle a number of database management systems simultaneously. And for each of these systems, you need to have a proper set of tools at hand. Moreover, the said set of tools must be complete and flexible enough to follow the evolving project and its current requirements.
Surrogate Key in SQL – Definition and Examples
Surrogate keys let software developers identify records uniquely in cases where it is impossible to use natural keys. However, what exactly is a surrogate key in SQL? What advantages and disadvantages does it bring? And, finally, how should you apply it? This article is going to explore all these questions.
How to Count All SQL Server Object Types in the Database
The article provides a quick way to count the number of all objects grouped by an object type in a SQL Server database using...
Compare Open-Source and Paid SQL Server Tools
If a company has to choose between a free database tool and a paid one, and both of them deliver the same features and...
How to Automatically Commit SQL Server Database Schema Changes to the GIT Repository
Want to make git 'commit' automatically run every time a database schema is updated? Read more to find out how you can do this...
Champs Recap: Award-Winning dbForge Products in Q2-Q4 2022
Following our previous recap that covered the awards garnered by dbForge products in Q1 2022, and a compelling selection of DBTA 2022 Readers' Choice...
What Is an SQL Server Port?
The main purpose of SQL Server ports is to receive and transmit data of a certain type. In this article, we are going to...
Finden Sie ungültige Objekte in Ihren Datenbanken
DBA hat eine Reihe von Aufgaben, die hauptsächlich darauf abzielen, die Datenbank-Performance und die Datenkonsistenz zu unterstützen. Der Administrator kann den CHECKDB-Befehl verwenden, um...
How to Script Tables with Parent Objects in dbForge Studio for SQL Server
Occasionally, database developers encounter the necessity to conduct both forward and reverse engineering on their databases and specific database objects, which may involve object...
Import/Export Connections Using dbForge Studio for SQL Server
If you need to work with multiple connections, you can easily import them into dbForge products with just a little preparation. Let us show...
Devart Products Become the Winners of DBTA 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards
For the fourth year in a row, Devart solutions are voted winners of the Readers' Choice Awards by the Database Trends and Applications magazine,...
Get the Latest Update of dbForge Studio and SQL Tools With Support for SQL Server 2022
It's time to unveil a big update of dbForge Studio for SQL Server, dbForge SQL Complete, and dbForge SQL Tools, your go-to solutions for...
How to Use a CONVERT Function in SQL Server
When working with databases, data conversion is an important aspect. It is an efficient way to manage and organize data into different data types...
How to Debug a Stored Procedure with dbForge Studio for SQL Server
The article provides a detailed overview of the SQL Debugger functionality built into dbForge Studio for SQL Server, a powerful IDE for efficient database...
Get the Latest Update of dbForge Studio for SQL Server With a Few Useful Additions
Here comes a minor yet rather helpful update of dbForge Studio for SQL Server, your favorite IDE that helps you easily handle nearly any...
dbForge Studio for SQL Server Scored 3 Crozdesk Awards
Today we would like to tell you more about the three awards that dbForge Studio for SQL Server has recently scored on Crozdesk, one...
