SQL Server 2019 supports non-XML format files and XML format files for bulk exporting and importing. Find out about non-XML format files and their benefits. You can create a non-XML format file ...

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The .NET execution engine protects SQL Server's internal buffers from executing code, and extensive enhancements to the hosting control APIs in the execution engine prohibit exceptional ...

Learn how to document SQL code to make it more readable, ... Code editors and IDEs, such as Visual Studio Code, SQL Server Management Studio, ... format, content, and structure of your documentation.

Exploiting SQL Server 2008 Through Code. SQL Server 2008 has a ton of new DBA features, but if you really want to make this thing go, just crank out a little code. By Don Kiely; ...

For various historical reasons I'm sure, SQL Server/Azure SQL connections require the format <IPAddress/DNSName>, using a comma instead of a colon to separate the IP/name and port. ADS (and SSMS) dont ...

The mssql extension for Visual Studio Code, used to support SQL Server connections and T-SQL editing, has been updated with IntelliCode functionality and a new Object Explorer, among other new ...

As we look back at the creation of SQL Server 2025, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to the community leaders, MVPs, partners, and Microsoft engineers who have shared their insights, expertise, ...

Exploiting SQL Server 2008 Through Code. SQL Server 2008 has a ton of new DBA features, but if you really want to make this thing go, just crank out a little code. By Don Kiely; ...