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SQL Server 2025: Local SQL Server Container without Docker Command
- The latest version of the MSSQL extension for Visual Studio Code offers a Preview feature called 'Local SQL Server Containers' based on SQL Server 2025.
- Users can now create and manage SQL Server containers locally without using Docker commands.
- The extension allows for the default use of SQL Server 2025 with vector and AI-ready features.
- Users can auto-connect with a ready-to-use connection profile and manage containers from the connection panel.
- There is automatic port conflict detection and resolution, along with options to customize container details like name, hostname, port, and version.
- The process involves downloading and installing Visual Studio Code and the MSSQL extension, followed by creating the local SQL Server container.
- If Docker is not installed, users will need to install it to proceed.
- After installation, users can choose the SQL Server image up to version 2017 or select the SQL Server 2025 version.
- A password and profile name need to be set, followed by accepting terms and conditions before creating the container.
- The creation process involves three steps: Creating Container, Setting up container, and Connecting to Container.
- Once online, users can test the connection by executing queries like SELECT @@Version and SELECT @@Servername.
- This new feature simplifies the process for developers, allowing them to use SQL Server 2025 on Linux Ubuntu without needing Docker commands.
- Overall, the installation and initial steps are deemed straightforward and favorable among developers without Docker expertise.
- The feature is expected to be popular among developers wanting to adopt it quickly.
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