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page_type: sample
languages:
- fsharp
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- azure-sql-database	
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# Get started with SQL Server and F#

Get started quickly with developing applications in F# on any OS with SQL Server


### Contents

[About this sample](#about-this-sample)<br/>
[Before you begin](#before-you-begin)<br/>
[Run this sample](#run-this-sample)<br/>
[Disclaimers](#disclaimers)<br/>
[Related links](#related-links)<br/>


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## About this sample

- **Applies to:** SQL Server 2016 (or higher)
- **Workload:**
    - CRUD with .NET
    - Performance improvements with Columnstore
- **Programming Language:** F#
- **Authors:** keyset

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## Before you begin

To run this sample, you need the following prerequisites.

**Software prerequisites:**

1. SQL Server 2016 (or higher)
2. [.NET Core](https://www.microsoft.com/net/download) v2.1 or higher

## Run this sample

1. In Visual Studio, open the Program.fs file and update the connection string username and password with your own.

2. Open a terminal in the desired sample subfolder and execute:
	```
	dotnet run
	```

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## Disclaimers
The scripts and this guide are provided as samples. They are not part of any Azure service and are not covered by any SLA or other Azure-related agreements. They are provided as-is with no warranties express or implied. Microsoft takes no responsibility for the use of the scripts or the accuracy of this document. Familiarize yourself with the scripts before using them.

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## Related Links

For more information, see these articles:
* To see more getting started tutorials, visit our [tutorials page](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sql-server/developer-get-started/)