07/26/2026
by Marlon Ribunal
Comments Off on Introducing azsql-migration-test: Test and Validate Azure SQL Database Migrations
Introducing azsql-migration-test, a small open-source CLI that validates your Azure SQL Database migrations against a local Azure SQL Database Developer container — the same engine as the cloud, running on your machine.
The problem: proving a migration works shouldn’t require the cloud. Continue reading
07/23/2026
by Marlon Ribunal
Comments Off on Getting Started with Azure SQL Developer on Macbook
The idea behind Azure SQL Developer is for anyone to build, iterate, and test locally at no cost. This means NO Azure subscription to deal with and NO credit card required! Everything will work seamlessly when you deploy your application to an Azure SQL Database backend! Continue reading
07/20/2026
by Marlon Ribunal
Comments Off on Restore SQL Server Database to an OrbStack Container
In the previous post, we’ve built a SQL Server 2025 sandbox in an OrbStack container in a Macbook. If you are like me who switched from a Windows laptop to MacBook, you are probably missing your SQL Server. Sometimes it’s just nice to have a sandbox that is separate from your all other instances for testing and learning. This is exactly what we’re trying to do here. Continue reading
