Using Non-SQL Languages in Azure Data Studio
In this article, we examine the support for non-SQL languages in Azure Data Studio, primarily PoSh and Python.
2021-03-16
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Azure Data Studio (ADS)
The Separation of Tools
SSMs and ADS are the new tools for SQL Server and the data platform, both of which are now available separately from SQL Server.
2020-11-02
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Editor Tips and Tricks for Azure Data Studio
Azure Data Studio (ADS) is a lightweight IDE built on Visual Studio Code. I've written a few articles on how ADS works, shown here: Getting Started with Azure Data Studio Getting Comfortable Writing Code in Azure Data Studio Using Notebooks in Azure Data Studio Using Azure Data Studio with TFVC Using Azure Data Studio with […]
2020-09-30
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Automate your Morning Checklist
A morning checklist is a good thing, but an automated one is better.
2020-04-06
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Creating SQL containers on Azure Data Studio Notebooks with Python
Carlos Robles explains how to use Azure Data Studio Notebooks to create SQL containers with Python.
2020-03-24
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Azure Data Studio and Deployment Notebooks
Azure Data Studio (ADS) is a cross-platform tool that you can use to run T-SQL queries much as you have done using SQL Server Management Studio. No, the databases do not need to be hosted in Azure; the tool works fine for on-premises SQL Servers as well. I’ve started using ADS more as I teach […]
2020-03-21
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SandDance in Azure Data Studio
In this tip we look at how to use SandDance a powerful data visualization tool that is an extension to Azure Data Studio.
2019-06-19
Azure Data Studio May Release
Alan Yu announces the May release of Azure Data Studio: Since its release two months ago, the community continues to love SQL Notebooks. This month, we had a laser-eyed...
2019-05-14
Using Azure Data Studio with Git
In this article, we will examine how to use Azure Data Studio with a git repository for storing code.
2024-01-09 (first published: 2019-05-14)
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Using Azure Data Studio with TFVC
Azure Data Studio (ADS) is a lightweight IDE built on Visual Studio Code. I've written a few articles on how ADS works, shown here: Getting Started with Azure Data Studio Getting Comfortable Writing Code in Azure Data Studio Using Notebooks in Azure Data Studio Using Azure Data Studio with TFVC Using Azure Data Studio with […]
2019-05-07
5,489 reads
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Backing Up a DMK
In SQL Server 2025, I have a database with a Database Masker Key (DMK). I want to back up this key and keep a copy offline. When do I have to open this key before running the backup?
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