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May 8, 2025
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Avoid T-SQL anti-patterns with the free T-SQL analysis tool

Erik Ejlskov Jensen

T-SQL Analyzer is a free, open-source, cross platform command line tool for identifying, and reporting the presence of anti-patterns and design issues in SQL Server T-SQL scripts. As a database developer, you can catch any potential bad practices and design problems very early in the project process - this ensures a frictionless path to deploym...

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May 6, 2025
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Efficiently and Elegantly Modeling Embeddings in Azure SQL and SQL Server

Davide Mauri

Storing and querying text embeddings in a database it might seem challenging, but with the right schema design, it's not only possible, it's powerful. Whether you’re building AI-powered search, semantic filtering, or recommendation features, embeddings, and thus vectors, are now a first-class data type. So how do you model them well inside a databa...

Azure SQLAIVectors
Apr 30, 2025
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MSSQL Extension for VS Code: Introducing Schema Compare (Preview)

Tauseef Siddique

Overview We are excited to introduce Schema Compare in the MSSQL Extension for VS Code! It can be tedious to manually manage and synchronize different database versions. Enter Schema Compare, the powerful new feature for MSSQL in VS Code that transforms this tedious task into a seamless experience. With intuitive visualization that instantly hi...

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Apr 21, 2025
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Predictable LLM results with Structured Output and sp_invoke_external_rest_endpoint

Davide Mauri

OpenAI recently introduced a powerful new feature for developers: structured output using JSON Schema via the parameter. This makes it possible to request responses from a GPT-4o model that strictly match a given schema—no free-text, no guesswork. If you're working with Azure SQL, this is a game-changer. Combined with the stored procedure and SQ...

Azure SQLAI
Mar 27, 2025
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SQL Conf() 2025 Highlights: So Much Developer Innovation!

Jerry Nixon

For decades, SQL Server has been a cornerstone of data management, evolving to meet the needs of modern developers. What began as a traditional relational engine is now a cloud-enabled, AI-integrated platform designed for building real-world applications. SQL Server continues to meet developers where they are—offering tools, services, and capabilit...

Azure SQLAIT-SQL
Mar 24, 2025
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Secure APIs with Data API Builder, Keycloak, and SQL Server

Alessio Tugnoli

In this article, we'll explore how to create a secure, on-premises API using Data API Builder (DAB), Keycloak, and SQL Server. You'll learn to set up JSON Web Token (JWT) authentication with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), and Row-Level Security (RLS), ideal for secure business scenarios. Want to replic...

Data API builderAzure SQLT-SQL
Mar 19, 2025
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Vector Search with Azure SQL, Semantic Kernel and Entity Framework Core

Davide,
Marco

Vector databases like Qdrant and Milvus are specifically designed to efficiently store, manage, and retrieve embeddings. However, many applications already use relational databases like SQL Server or SQL Azure. In such cases, installing and managing another database can be challenging, especially since these vector databases may not offer all t...

Azure SQLAIAzure OpenAI
Mar 18, 2025
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Build a Streamlit application with Fabric SQL Database

Sunitha Muthukrishna

Building an application allows you to operationalize the data you have in Microsoft Fabric, such that it can be consumed by stakeholders in your organization to generate business insights.  Streamlit is easy to use to build simple applications without needing to know front-end application frameworks like Flask, Django etc. It makes it easier to pro...

PythonAzure SQLFabric SQL Database
Mar 14, 2025
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Exploring SQL Server Integration with .NET Aspire: A Collection of Hands-On Samples

Davide Mauri

I'm happy to share a new GitHub repository with developers: azure-sql-db-aspire. This collection of eight hands-on examples demonstrates how to integrate SQL Server and Azure SQL with .NET Aspire, making it easier to build modern, cloud-native applications. Why .NET Aspire for SQL Server? .NET Aspire is a new opinionated, cloud-ready stack for .N...

Azure SQLData API builder.NET
Mar 6, 2025
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MSSQL Extension for VS Code: What’s new and what’s next

Carlos Robles

The MSSQL extension for Visual Studio Code continues to evolve, bringing powerful new features and enhancements that make SQL development more seamless and efficient. In this update, we’re excited to share the latest improvements in v1.29.0 and give you a sneak peek at what’s coming next in our open roadmap. This extension is designed for develope...

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