Command line mode on Linux

Last modified: May 7, 2025

You can use the native Linux command line to run several dbForge SQL applications included in the dbForge SQL Tools pack. Several tools included in the dbForge SQL Tools pack support Linux command-line interface.

For detailed usage instructions, including supported parameters and examples, see the corresponding documentation topic.

How to run dbForge Schema Compare for SQL Server on Linux
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How to run dbForge Data Generator for SQL Server on Linux
How to run dbForge Documenter for SQL Server on Linux

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