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Introduction to SQL Server 2022
Learn about new major capabilities of SQL Server 2022 from cloud connected features to core engine capabilities.
Back up and restore databases
Plan and implement policy for recovering data if user errors occur or the technology fails. Explore various options for how and where to back up and restore databases.
Design a data storage solution for relational data
Azure Architects design and recommend relational data storage solutions.
Introduction to Transact-SQL
This module introduces relational databases, the SQL language and Transact-SQL. You'll learn what kinds of statements make up the SQL language and look at the SELECT statement in detail.
GitHub SQL Samples
Official Microsoft GitHub Repository containing code samples for SQL Server, Azure SQL, Azure Synapse, and Azure SQL Edge.
The SQL Server 2022 Workshop
In this course you will learn how to solve modern data challenges with SQL Server 2022 using a hands-on lab approach.
GitHub Azure SQL Database Examples
Official Microsoft GitHub Repository containing code examples specifically for Azure SQL Database.
GitHub Azure Samples
Microsoft Azure code samples and examples in .NET, Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP and Ruby.
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SQL Server blog
Get the latest Microsoft SQL Server news, updates, and best practices from our Microsoft experts.
Azure SQL Dev blogs
Voices from the Azure SQL PM Team, focusing on development and developers.
Microsoft Developer YouTube channel
Watch live events, tips and tutorials, product news, and more.
Additional resources
SQL Server Security
Best practices and guidelines that help establish security for SQL Server.
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