.NET Aspire 13: Create table and add seed data to SQL Server database on creation

Name: .NET Aspire 13: Create table and add seed data to SQL Server database on creation
Uploaded: 2026-04-15T22:41:52+00:00
Description: Authorised Territory demonstrates how to add a SQL Server database resource in .NET Aspire 13.2, override the default database creation script, and create a...

1 weeks ago by Authorised Territory

Authorised Territory demonstrates how to add a SQL Server database as a resource in .NET Aspire 13.2, then override the default database creation SQL script so it creates a table and inserts seed data during database provisioning.

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What the video covers

Adding a SQL Server database as a resource in a .NET Aspire 13.2 application.
Overriding the SQL script used during database creation.
Creating a table and inserting seed data as part of the initial provisioning.

Prerequisites

Docker Desktop must be running before starting the AppHost project.
The AppHost project is started from Visual Studio 2026.

Database provisioning customization

The presenter shows how the default database creation script can be replaced/overridden.
The overridden script is used to:
- Create a table in the SQL Server database.
- Insert seed data into that table during creation.