Using multi-value parameters in SSRS
November 27, 2019This article covers the usage and detailed features of the multi-value parameter in SSRS.
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SQL Table Variable Deferred Compilation in SQL Server 2019
November 25, 2019In an article, An overview of the SQL table variable, we explored the usage of SQL table variables in SQL Server in comparison with a temporary table. Let’s have a quick recap of the table variable:
Overview of SQL Server 2019 General Availability and installation
November 19, 2019Introduction On November 4th, 2019, during the Ignite conference at Orlando, Microsoft released the General Availability of its flagship product Microsoft SQL Server 2019. SQL 2019 provides various enhancements to its core database engine and offers integration with Big data (Apache Spark, Data Lake), Machine learning, Linux/container compatibility with Kubernetes.
Performing CRUD operations with a Python SQL Library for SQL Server
November 13, 2019This article covers how to connect a Python application to Microsoft SQL Server using a 3rd party Python SQL library. The library that we are going to use is called “pyodbc”, which is freely available. We will use “pyodbc” to perform CRUD (Create Read Update and Delete) operations on a Microsoft SQL Server database.
SQL DDL: Getting started with SQL DDL commands in SQL Server
November 8, 2019This article explains SQL DDL commands in Microsoft SQL Server using a few simple examples.
Manage Unicode Characters in Data Using T-SQL
November 7, 2019In this article, I’ll provide some useful information to help you understand how to use Unicode in SQL Server and address various compilation problems that arise from the Unicode characters’ text with the help of T-SQL.
SQL While loop: Understanding While loops in SQL Server
November 6, 2019The SQL While loop is used to repeatedly execute a certain piece of SQL script.
SQL JOIN TABLES: Working with Queries in SQL Server
November 6, 2019In this article, you will see how to use different types of SQL JOIN tables queries to select data from two or more related tables.
Resolve and Troubleshoot SQL Blocking chains with root sessions
November 5, 2019In this article, we will study how to recognize and resolve the SQL blocking chain by determining and troubleshooting the root cause.
SQL Carriage Returns or Tabs in SQL Server strings
November 4, 2019This article explores inserting SQL carriage return AKA line break and tab in a string along with SSMS behavior while copying data to excel, notepad.
The Partial SQL Server Database Backup
October 30, 2019This article explores the partial backup SQL Database strategy in SQL Server and its usages for read-only filegroups.
SQL WHILE loop with simple examples
October 25, 2019SQL WHILE loop provides us with the advantage to execute the SQL statement(s) repeatedly until the specified condition result turn out to be false.
Implementing SQL data types
October 23, 2019This article is about many different SQL data types that we use when working with SQL Server. We will start with a quick overview and go through some stuff like categories of data types, what objects we can work with, and how to create our own custom data types.
Overview of the Collate SQL command
October 22, 2019In this article, we will review the Collate SQL command. First, let us see what collation in the SQL Server is.
SET QUOTED_IDENTIFIER settings in SQL Server
October 17, 2019In this article, we will explore QUOTED_IDENTIFIER behavior, default value, and comparison with a different value. Set options at connection level control query behavior in SQL Server. The query might behave differently with different set options and their values.
SQL multiple joins for beginners with examples
October 16, 2019In this article, we will learn the SQL multiple joins concept and reinforce our learnings with pretty simple examples, which are explained with illustrations. In relational databases, data is stored in tables. Without a doubt, and most of the time, we need a result set that is formed combining data from several tables. The joins […]
An overview of the SQL table variable
October 16, 2019This article explores the SQL Table variables and their usage using different examples.
Dynamic Data Masking In SQL Server
October 15, 2019Security has been one of the prime concerns of database developers since the inception of database management systems. Various data protection schemes have been introduced to provide secure access to sensitive data.
SQL Lag function overview and examples
October 15, 2019In the article SQL Server Lead function overview and examples, we explored Lead function for performing computational operations on data. This article gives an overview of the SQL Lag function and its comparison with the SQL Lead function.
Working with XML Data in SQL Server
October 11, 2019XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is one of the most common formats used to share information between different platforms. Owing to its simplicity and readability, it has become the de-facto standard for data sharing. In addition, XML is easily extendable.
Pseudo-Simple SQL Server Recovery Model
October 7, 2019This article gives an overview of the Pseudo Simple SQL Server Recovery Model. It also explores the conditions in which the database behaves in Pseudo mode.
How to rename tables in SQL Server with the sp_rename command
October 7, 2019In this article, we will learn to rename tables in SQL Server. sp_rename is a built-in stored procedure which helps to rename user tables in the SQL Server. During the software development life cycle, we might be faced with various scenarios that required to rename the existing tables in the database. For example, the tables […]
Database Level DDL Triggers for Views, Procedures and Functions
October 4, 2019In this article, we will un-riddle the ways to make use of the data definition language trigger (DDL Trigger), in order to monitor the progressions made to the database programming objects, View, Procedure or Function with a few real-time examples.
Piecemeal Database Restores in SQL Server
October 3, 2019This article explores the piecemeal database restore SQL Server feature and its benefits to minimize the database restoration.
SQL Server Auditing Interview Questions
October 3, 2019In this article, we will discuss a number of common and important SQL Server Audit questions that you may be asked during the SQL Server database administrator interview. I advise you to check them out and get ready for the interview.