Latest mssql-django db backend (officially from Microsoft) for Django 3.2 (LTS) MS SQL Server setup



This video discusses Django Framework (python based web framework) database support particularly when it comes to MS SQL Server (2019). Microsoft recently developed mssql-django backend engine to enable latest Django 3.2 version to support MS SQL Server 2019. This is good news for those who works with MS SQL Server database besides able to upgrade their Django to the latest version which is LTS (Long Term Support). Lastly, this video demonstrates the installation.

Software tools used in this demo:-
– OS : Windows 10
– Database : MS SQL Server 2019
– Python : Python 3.8
– IDE : VS Code

Reference :-
– Django database support  :
https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/3.2/topics/install/#database-installation
– Microsoft  mssql-django samples (installation steps are inspired from this page) :
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/samples/azure-samples/mssql-django-samples/mssql-django-samples/
– Microsoft mssql-django Github repo :
https://github.com/microsoft/mssql-django
– Python 3 download : https://www.python.org/
– Download ODBC Driver for SQL Server : https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/connect/odbc/download-odbc-driver-for-sql-server?view=sql-server-ver15
– VS Code : https://code.visualstudio.com/download
– SQL Server 2019 (Free edition) : https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sql-server/sql-server-downloads
– SQL Server Management Studio download : https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/ssms/download-sql-server-management-studio-ssms?view=sql-server-ver15

 

Soundtrack :-
– Introduction :  Juice By Roa is licensed under a Creative Commons License. :
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– Tutorial :  Youth Culture – Royalty Free/Music Licensing by Roman Senyk Music
https://soundcloud.com/romansenykmusic/youth-culture

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