Use SQLCMD mode in SSMS for server and database variables, :CONNECT, :r include files, and an error-stop release script.
Connecting to SQL Server From Linux
Connecting to SQL Server from Linux requires the right Microsoft ODBC packages, a Kerberos plan, and certificate trust that matches the server name.
SQL SERVER – Connecting to Server Using Windows Authentication by SQLCMD
Windows Authentication by SQLCMD uses the current Windows identity with -E. It does not need a Windows password in the command.
Diagnosing a Frozen Server With the Dedicated Admin Connection
The dedicated admin connection provides a narrow emergency path to a stalled SQL Server; prepare remote access and keep diagnostics light.
LocalDB: SQL Server on a Developer’s Laptop
LocalDB runs SQL Server Express engine features in a developer-friendly local process; learn how to start, connect, and recognize its limits.
The New Go-Based sqlcmd: What Changed
The Go-based sqlcmd adds modern commands and contexts, but ODBC sqlcmd scripts need flag, output, and exit-code tests before a swap.
Backing Up SQL Server Express Without Agent
Backing up SQL Server Express requires a BACKUP script, sqlcmd, Windows Task Scheduler, retention rules, and proof that restores work.