Sample Use Case for Using SQLCMD Utility Batch Files
In this article, we look at a sample use case of how you can create SQLCMD batch files that can be interactive and reused in different SQL Server environments.
2023-07-14
SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)
Do Not Set Trustworthy On for the SSISDB Catalog
Learn how to correctly fix your SSISDB without using Trustworthy.
2020-01-28
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Two Approaches to Addressing Circular References in SSDT
Both options have their advantages and disadvantages. Neither is universally right for all situations. Understand the differences before picking the model that works for your situation.
2017-06-12
12,249 reads
How to Fix Ten SSDT Deployment Snags, With or Without ReadyRoll
Even a database development framework like Sql Server Data Tools (SSDT) doesn't get it right all the time, and there are ten deployment 'gotchas' in particular that can cause some head-scratching amongst developers to get right. From his unique perspective of creating a tool to make such deployments in SSDT less stressful, Dan Nolan discusses each pitfall and how to avoid it, whether you have ReadyRoll or not.
2016-12-20
6,355 reads
SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) and Database References
SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) provides, via the DacPac, interesting support for verifying not only those references within the database, but also those to other databases even if they are on other servers. Although it is adds an extra level of complexity to deployments, it can increase the probability that deployments will succeed without errors due to broken references or binding errors. Ed Elliot investigates.
2015-12-24
5,389 reads
A Complex Database Project in Visual Studio SSDT
One Way to Handle a Very Complex Database Project with Several Databases and Cross References
2015-05-19
12,118 reads
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What is the PRODUCT
In SQL Server 2025, what does this return?
CREATE TABLE Numbers ( n INT) GO INSERT dbo.Numbers ( n ) VALUES (1), (2), (3) GO SELECT PRODUCT(n) FROM dbo.NumbersSee possible answers