If you want to learn how to use Transact-SQL (T-SQL) F1 Help, please view the Transact-SQL F1 Help section. If you want to learn about tasks that you can do with the editor, please visit the Editor ...

Learn how to use SQL Server Configuration Manager to configure the Database Engine to listen on a specific fixed port other than the default port, 1433. For more information about the default Windows ...

Windows 7 includes an ODBC manager that lets you connect from your desktop to a SQL server. You create a data source name (DSN) to save database setup information, so you can open a connection to the ...

Today’s README file explains how to create connection strings to SQL Server databases using Visual Studio’s built-in tools. To provide an example using real source, I created a simple Winforms ...

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Microsoft introduced a new service into its "intelligent edge" portfolio at the recent Build conference. Here's how Azure SQL Database Edge will fit into the company's broader vision for a more ...