Take your containerised SQL Server setup to the next level by using Testcontainers for .NET to write robust integration tests. Spin up real SQL Server instances on-demand, run your tests, and tear them down automatically.
Speed up your debugging workflow by restoring SQL Server backups to quickly reproduce issues. A practical guide to using BACKUP and RESTORE commands to reset your local database to a known state.
This article explores three effective methods for initialising a SQL Server container using Docker Compose: execution of SQL scripts, leveraging mssql-tools, and restoring from a bacpac.
A step-by-step guide to running Microsoft SQL Server in Docker Compose for local development. Covers configuration for both Windows and Mac (including ARM/Rosetta), health checks, persistent volumes, and team-friendly defaults.
Overcome the challenge of distorted displays in SQL Server Management Studio on high DPI screens with this effective fix. This guide provides a straightforward solution to the common scaling issues encountered on 4K monitors, ensuring a crisp and clear SSMS interface. Whether it鈥檚 disappearing buttons or weirdly scaled menus and dialogs, learn how to adjust compatibility settings and use a custom manifest file to optimize SSMS for your high-resolution display. Perfect for developers and database administrators seeking an enhanced SQL management experience.