Below is a list of some of the tools we use & useful links:

Database Management
​Database Management
  • ApexSQL Diff & Data Diff - for comparing and synchronizing database schema and data between databases.
Server
Standalone Components
  • SQL Server 2014 SP2 - download SQL Server from the Microsoft website.
    See here for a guide to network installation.  Additionally, make sure that SQL Server Browser is running and added as an exception to the firewall.
     
  • CORE Data Package - download the latest data package containing our latest standard database, templates and setup.
Database Backup
Backup & Recovery