This blogpost explains how to connect .NET Core Console application to SQL server database and read table data. You will not be using the Entity framework for this.

DBeaver also supports SQL Server extensions such as Azure SQL Server, Babelfish via TDS and Google Cloud Platform SQL Server. You must select the appropriate driver in the Connect to a database window ...

Microsoft has released the first release candidate for SQL Server 2025, touting AI capabilities and experimental features through PREVIEW_FEATURES.

Outlook needs to be connected with the server to send & receive emails. If Microsoft Outlook cannot connect to the server, see this post.