SQL Data Services (SDS)

SDS

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This primer provides an overview of the Microsoft® SQL Data Services (SDS). It describes the SDS data model and provides examples of using the data service.

Topic	Description
Getting Ready to Use SQL Data Services	Explains sign-up process and what you need to explore the service.
SDS Data Model Overview (Authorities, Containers, Entities and Flexible Entities)	Provides an overview of the core concepts of the SQL Data Services, including authorities, containers, and entities.
Examples of Using SOAP and REST Interfaces with the SQL Data Services	Provides C# examples of using SOAP and REST interfaces with the data service.
Querying SQL Data Services	Explains query syntax and provides query examples using SOAP and REST interfaces.
Version Support and Conditional Operations	Explains versioning and how you can use it for conditional updates.
Handling Blobs	Explains blob support in SDS.
Guidelines and Limitations	Provides guidelines and outlines limitations within this release.

Concepts

Getting Ready to Use SQL Data Services
SDS Data Model Overview (Authorities, Containers, Entities and Flexible Entities)
Examples of Using SOAP and REST Interfaces with the SQL Data Services
Querying SQL Data Services
Handling Blobs
Version Support and Conditional Operations
Guidelines and Limitations