-- differential + optional log backup chain. -- Set the variables at the top before running. -- Applies to: SQL Server 2008 R2 and later -- WARNING: This script will OVERWRITE an existing database. -- ...

Azure CLI is used to create and manage Azure resources from the Command Line or through scripts. This article describes how to restore a backed-up SQL database on an Azure VM using Azure CLI. You can ...

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The first release candidate (RC0) of SQL Server 2025 is now available. As we move toward general availability, our focus shifts to delivering enhanced stability, performance, and product improvements ...

A new SQL Server 2025 feature lets organizations run vector-based semantic searches on their own data, connecting to local or cloud-hosted AI models without relying on massive general-purpose LLMs. I ...

Organizations are using generative AI to stay ahead of the competition, but the real advantage lies in harnessing the power of your own data securely and at scale. One of the most exciting new ...

At Microsoft Build, SQL Server 2025 enters public preview with major enhancements in AI integration, performance, reliability and developer tools -- reaffirming Microsoft’s continued investment in its ...