Master database file or MDF file is a primary database file that contains fields, tables, indexes, stored procedures and other data in SQL Server. Like other data files, this file is also susceptible ...

We’re excited to announce a new migration capability in Azure Arc to simplify and accelerate SQL Server migration. This new capability, now generally available, is powered by Azure Database Migration ...

At Build 2025, SQL Server 2025 officially entered public preview. As one of the world’s most popular databases, this release continues a decades-long history of innovation with features made for ...

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 ...

When trying to install SolidWorks on a Windows computer, you may encounter an issue when the installation is trying to install Microsoft SQL Server. So, the installation works fine until it reaches ...

This topic describes how to back up files and filegroups in [!INCLUDE[ssnoversion](../../includes/ssnoversion-md.md)] by using [!INCLUDE[ssManStudioFull ...

Create a Format File (SQL Server) [!INCLUDE SQL Server Azure SQL Database Synapse Analytics PDW ] When you bulk import into a [!INCLUDE ssNoVersion] table or bulk export data from a table, you can use ...