The -ForceDismount parameter forces Windows to close open files and immediately lock the drive. Note: Before using the -ForceDismount parameter, save all open files and close any apps using the drive, ...

Change Event Streaming (CES) in SQL Server 2025 and Azure SQL enables event-driven architectures by streaming JSON records from table activity to Azure Event Hub, with Entra support now available in ...

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Having slow database queries can be frustrating, even if your indexes are in good shape. To troubleshoot and improve performance, start by examining the actual query plan. Sometimes, SQL Server may ...

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This PowerShell script example restores a database in SQL Database to a specific point in time. [!INCLUDE [quickstarts-free-trial-note](../../includes/quickstarts ...

Microsoft updated its free MSSQL extension for Visual Studio Code with new Fabric connectivity and provisioning features in public preview, alongside GitHub Copilot slash commands and multiple ...

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For as long as I can remember, I have always configured the computers within my own organization to store data on network servers as opposed to the data being stored on workstations. That way, if one ...