dbForge Source Control for SQL Server
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What is dbForge Source Control for SQL Server
dbForge Source Control for SQL Server is a database DevOps tool that links SQL Server database schema and static data to a version control system. It is used by database developers and teams to track changes, review history, and synchronize database objects between environments using Git, TFVC, SVN, or Mercurial. The product integrates with dbForge tools and SQL Server tooling to support commit, update, and compare workflows for database development.
VCS integration for SQL Server
It connects SQL Server databases to common version control systems, including Git and centralized options such as TFVC and SVN. This enables teams to store schema changes as files, review diffs, and maintain an auditable history of database object changes. It supports workflows that are difficult to manage with database-only approaches, such as branching and merging.
Schema and static data tracking
It supports committing database schema and selected static (reference) data to source control. This helps teams keep lookup tables and other controlled datasets consistent across development, test, and production environments. It also reduces manual steps when recreating environments from versioned artifacts.
Tooling integration and automation fit
It is designed to work within dbForge tooling and common SQL Server development environments, aligning with database compare/sync style workflows. This can streamline day-to-day tasks such as detecting changes, generating scripts, and applying updates from a repository. The approach fits teams that want database changes managed alongside application code in CI/CD pipelines.
SQL Server-only scope
The product targets Microsoft SQL Server and related tooling rather than providing a cross-database source control layer. Organizations running multiple database engines typically need separate tools or parallel processes for non-SQL Server platforms. This can increase operational complexity in heterogeneous environments.
Not a full database platform
It does not provide database hosting, query execution services, or core DBMS capabilities; it complements an existing SQL Server deployment. Teams still need separate solutions for provisioning, runtime performance management, backup/restore, and high availability. For some buyers, this means additional products are required to cover end-to-end database lifecycle needs.
Merge conflict and workflow overhead
Database object changes stored as files can still lead to merge conflicts, especially with concurrent edits to the same objects. Teams often need conventions for object ownership, branching strategy, and review practices to avoid drift between environments. Adoption may require process changes and training for developers who are new to database source control.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $189.95 per year (1-year subscription) | Support for multiple VCS (Git, SVN, TFVC/Azure DevOps, Mercurial, Perforce, SourceGear Vault); version control of schemas and static data; shared and dedicated development models; commit/revert, conflict resolution, change history; 30-day free trial available. |
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