Find deadlock in SQL Server

Find deadlock in SQL Server

A deadlock occurs when two or more processes or transactions block each other from continuing because each has locked a database resource that the other transaction needs. This article describes how to find deadlock in SQL Server database.

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dacpac sql server database

Create DACPAC from SQL Server Database

DACPAC file is essential when migrating your on-premise SQL Server database to Azure. This is because Azure SQL database does not support regular SQL Server backups (.bak) files for restorations and requires a separate type of backup file called BAKPAC – Data-Tier Application Export (.bacpac file). Moreover, to create a BACPAC file, you must first create a DACPAC file to ensure that your database is ready for a BACPAC export. This article will show how to take a DACPAC extract of an on-premise SQL Server database.

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Top 5 Azure Data Studio Extensions in 2025 [Updated]

Azure Data Studio is an open-source data management tool that enables working with SQL Server, Azure SQL DB, and Azure Synapse from Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is a one-stop shop to query, design, and manage your databases and data warehouses, on-premise or in the cloud. In this article, we will see 5 most interesting features of Azure Data Studio for SQL developers.

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