SQL Server
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.
How to Convert a Microsoft Access Database to a SQL Server Database
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.
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.
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.
SQL Server vs MySQL: Difference, Performance, and Features
In the ever-evolving world of database management systems, SQL Server and MySQL stand as two of the most popular and widely-used solutions. Both platforms offer robust features and reliable performance, but which one is the right choice for your needs?
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.
How a Data Engineer Streamlined His Team’s Operations Using dbForge SQL Tools
Recently, we've explored the case when dbForge SQL Complete was adopted by a group of SQL developers working under the banner of a tech company and seeking to get their routine coding done faster. Our today's case dwells on the same idea—but the difference is that this time we'll be dealing with a company of a much larger scale.
How dbForge SQL Complete Enhanced the Collaboration Within Two Development Teams at a Finland-Headquartered Tech Company
It is always interesting to explore a case where dbForge tools are used in a collaborative process. Take SQL Complete, for instance. It was created to make individual SQL developers exceptionally productive and help them write error-free code much faster.
New ODBC Drivers for Shopify, Google Sheets, and Zoho Projects Now Available
New ODBC drivers make it easier for users to integrate their data from popular platforms into their workflows, reducing the time and effort required for data analysis and reporting.
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.
How to Set Up Every Day Database Auto Backup in SQL Server
In the world of database management, regular backups are crucial to safeguard against data loss or corruption. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to set up daily SQL Server backups on a Windows system.
Azure Data Studio vs dbForge SQL Complete: Which One’s Best at Code Completion?
With the right SQL code completion tools by your side, you can get approximately 2 to 4 times more productive with your daily coding...
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.
TRUNCATE TABLE in SQL
The article will overview the TRUNCATE TABLE statement in SQL on particular examples and describe the differences between the TRUNCATE, DELETE, and DROP statements.
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How to Rename a SQL Server Database
When working with SQL databases for quite a long period of time, you might come across a situation when you need to give your...
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...
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...
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...
11 Reasons Why You Need dbForge SQL Complete
Okay, so you deal with SQL code in SSMS every day? Then you most probably would not mind doubling your output without investing too...
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...
Wie man Testdaten mit Hilfe des SQL Data Generators erzeugt
In diesem Artikel untersuchen wir den Prozess der Befüllung der Mitarbeiterdatenbank mit Dummy-Daten, dessen Schema wir vorab entworfen haben. Das Befüllen einer SQL-Datenbank mit...
Exportieren und Importieren von SQL Server-Datenbankdaten in ein SQL-Skript
Wir stehen recht häufig vor der Aufgabe, Datenbankverzeichnisdaten zu migrieren. Die Datenbank für einen Personalvermittlungsdienst, die wir in der vorangegangenen Artikelserie erstellt haben, bildet...
What Is the Difference Between SQL and SQL Server?
In the world of data management, SQL and SQL Server are two of the most commonly used terms. However, even though they both contain...
How to Search for Database Objects, Table Data, and Value in SQL Server
A SQL Server database includes plenty of objects – tables, views, stored procedures, functions, triggers, etc. With the increasing complexity of modern databases, it...
Get the New Update of SQL Tools With Support for SSMS 19
Following the recent release of dbForge SQL Complete, we have rolled out a similar update for the entire SQL Tools bundle. Now every add-in...
Getting Started With dbForge Source Control
dbForge Source Control for SQL Server is an SSMS add-in that enables database version control and is compatible with the biggest version control systems,...
Using OneDrive to Store Scripts Folders for dbForge Schema Compare
A database scripts folder is a set of scripts that represent a database schema and, optionally, the data contained within. Scripts folders can be...
Here Comes a New Update of SQL Complete 6.11 with Support for SSMS 19
We've got a new update of dbForge SQL Complete, your favorite add-in for SSMS and Visual Studio that helps you write clean SQL...
Producing Realistic Test Data With SQL Data Generator
Database development is a combination of complex processes that work together in order to create a perfectly balanced (just as all things should be)...
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 Compare Bundle vs Visual Studio Diff Tools: Which One Compares Databases Better?
Identification and management of differences in database objects and actual data is an indispensable part of database management. Without a doubt, you want it...
dbForge Search vs Redgate SQL Search vs ApexSQL Search: A Comparison of SSMS Add-ins
The three times that the word "search" is repeated in the title of this article might seem an overkill, but what can we do?...
How to Compare Two Formatting Styles in dbForge SQL Complete
One of the primary features of dbForge SQL Complete—a top-tier add-in for SSMS and Visual Studio—is code formatting, which helps beautify SQL code and...
What is the Difference Between Schema and Database?
Today, we are going to talk about whether schema and database is the same. To be more precise, we will describe the main differences...
SQL Server Architecture: An In-Depth Guide
Microsoft SQL Server has a client-server database architecture, where the process typically begins with the client app sending a request to the server—and continues...
Here Comes the Latest Update of SQL Complete!
It's time to unveil the latest update of dbForge SQL Complete, your favorite code completion add-in for SSMS and Visual Studio. We have enhanced...
dbForge Tools for SQL Server Scored Three More G2 Badges
We've got yet another achievement to tell you about! dbForge SQL Complete and dbForge Studio for SQL Server have been awarded the High Performer...
Another Badge on the Wall: Why G2 Users Love dbForge SQL Complete
More good news coming our way! dbForge SQL Complete, your favorite add-in for SSMS and Visual Studio—packing a punch with its SQL code completion,...
Get the Latest Maintenance Update of SQL Complete 6.9
We have just released a maintenance update of dbForge SQL Complete, an add-in for SSMS and Visual Studio that can accelerate your daily SQL...
Another Day, Another Badge – dbForge Products for SQL Server Win G2 and SoftwareSuggest Awards
We are happy to announce that the dbForge product line has received multiple remarkable awards. dbForge Studio for SQL Server and SQL Complete have...
Don’t Miss the Latest Maintenance Update of SQL Complete 6.9
Here comes the maintenance update of dbForge SQL Complete, your favorite SSMS and Visual Studio add-in for context-sensitive code autocompletion, formatting, and refactoring.
Our team...
How to Export SQL Server Data to an Excel File
If you are in search of the optimal way to export data from SQL Server to Excel spreadsheets, look no further. Just check this...
Understanding a SQL Schema
The article describes the basics of a database schema, the advantages of using schemas, and covers how to create, modify, and delete them in a SQL Server database.
Review SQL Complete on GetApp!
Enjoying dbForge SQL Complete? Why not share your opinion in a review?
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Update Your dbForge Tools to Prevent Diagram Control Errors
If you are using any dbForge tools for SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, and/or PostgreSQL, please make sure you have read this post.
Recently, Microsoft released...
Software Development Life Cycle Tutorial with Examples
SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) is a series of steps for developing, improving, and sustaining a software system. Learn more about the stages and best practices.
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SSMS Tools Pack vs dbForge SQL Complete: A Clash of SSMS Add-ins
Undoubtedly, SSMS is a proven database management and administration tool that does its job well. Yet we all tend to expand our capabilities as...
It’s Harvest Time: dbForge Reaps G2 High Performer Fall 2021 Awards
September has been around for mere two weeks, yet we have already added 2 new shiny badges to the wall of dbForge awards.
Why not...
