Leveraging DotNet for SQL Builds via YAML
Ready to streamline your SQL database deployments? In the latest installment of our SQL Databases series, we dive into building a .dacpac file using Azure DevOps Pipelines. We'll walk you through automating the process of converting a .sqlproj into a reusable .dacpac, perfect for deploying across any Azure environment. This post not only covers the essential build steps but also highlights the importance of version control and how to optimize your pipeline for multi-stage deployments. Don’t miss out—learn how to create a robust deployment strategy and prepare for the next step: deploying your .dacpac to SQL Server!Deploying .dapacs to Azure SQL via Azure DevOps Pipelines
🚀 Ready to deploy your .dacpac to Azure using Azure DevOps? In this post from my SQL Database series, I’ll walk you through the next step—deploying your .dacpac file via an Azure DevOps YAML Pipeline. If you've already built the .dacpac, you're almost there! I’ll cover how to set up authentication, configure the pipeline, and deploy your database securely using Microsoft Entra Authentication. Full YAML code and detailed steps are available in my GitHub repository. Next, we'll explore deploying to multiple environments. Stay tuned!Managing Workflows with the GitHub Actions Extension for VS Code
GitHub Actions is a powerful feature that enables developers to automate their workflow and save valuable time. With the new GitHub Actions Extension for VS Code, developers have even more flexibility and power at their fingertips. The addon allows developers to design, amend, and run workflows without ever leaving the editor. Features include managing workflows, monitoring workflow runs, and workflow authoring. Syntax highlighting, integrated documentation, and validation and code completion for GitHub Actions Expressions and the YAML schema make editing workflows a breeze. Install the GitHub Actions extension for VS Code and start automating your development workflow today.
