Open transactions in SQL Server occur frequently and demand close attention and proper handling to prevent issues. Monitoring open transactions and ensuring their timely completion (either committing or rolling back) is a best practice, and this article will explore tools and methods and provide a guide on automatically finding and resolving open transactions.

Although there is nothing groundbreaking about the latest SQL Server Management Studio 20.x, we'd still love to tell you more about the newly added enhancements that it offers.

We're thrilled to introduce our new offerings: Python connectors for Microsoft Access, Snowflake, and MongoDB. These products mark a significant leap forward in enhancing data connectivity and analysis within Python applications. 

Databases are invaluable for any application that relies on them. Thus, database testing is a critical aspect of ensuring optimal database performance. This article will delve into various types of database testing, methodologies, and practical applications.

One of the best methods to analyze query performance is to explore its execution plan. In this article, we are going to discuss the basics of the Query Execution Plan feature and its importance in SQL performance optimization with the help of a convenient IDE - dbForge Studio for SQL Server.

A key is typically defined as a column or a group of columns that are used to uniquely locate table records in relational databases (including MySQL, of course). And now that we've covered MySQL primary keys on our blog, it's time to give you a similarly handy guide on foreign keys.

In the world of web development, PHP stands as one of the most popular scripting languages that empowers developers to create dynamic and interactive web applications with ease. Central to the functionality of many PHP projects is the management of data, which often necessitates the integration of powerful database solutions.

New ODBC drivers make it easier for users to integrate their data from popular platforms into their workflows, reducing the time and effort required for data analysis and reporting.

Just in case you've missed it, Microsoft recently rolled out the latest version of SQL Server Management Studio (a.k.a. SSMS), 20.x, as a General Availability release. Traditionally, you can install and run it alongside the earlier versions of SSMS.

IDEs are comprehensive software products equipped with specialized tools for software development. This article explores the most popular and powerful database-related IDEs, their functionality, advantages, pricing models, and other crucial factors.