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Database Tutorials

Welcome to the database tutorials section of MSDN documentation. Here you will find comprehensive guides and examples to help you master database development, management, and integration with Microsoft technologies.

Introduction to Relational Databases

Learn the fundamentals of relational database design, including tables, columns, relationships, primary keys, and foreign keys. Understand normalization and its importance for data integrity.

SQL Server Fundamentals

Get hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server. This section covers installation, basic querying with T-SQL, data manipulation, and creating tables.

Working with Azure SQL Database

Explore how to leverage the power of cloud-based databases with Azure SQL Database. Learn about provisioning, connecting, and managing your cloud databases.

Entity Framework Core

Discover how to use Entity Framework Core (EF Core) for data access in .NET applications. Learn about Code-First and Database-First approaches, LINQ queries, and migrations.

Advanced Database Topics

Dive into more complex subjects like stored procedures, triggers, indexing strategies, security best practices, and working with NoSQL databases on Azure.

Related API References

For detailed information on specific database APIs and components, please refer to the SQL Server API Reference and Azure Cosmos DB Reference.