Ordering a result set in SQL Server
To guarantee the order of a result set, you must use an ORDER BY clause. In this article, Greg Larsen explains what you need to know about ORDER BY.
2022-04-08
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2022-04-08
2022-04-06
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COALESCE(), ISNULL() , NULLIF() and alternatives in SQL Server, Oracle and PostgreSQL
In this article we look at the SQL functions COALESCE, ISNULL, NULLIF and do a comparison between SQL Server, Oracle and PostgreSQL.
2022-04-06
Introducing Pinal Dave to new SQL Monitor features
Pinal Dave from SQL Authority has used – and been a fan of – SQL Monitor since it launched in 2008 (fun fact: it was named SQL Response back then!) There are, however, a few newer features that Pinal isn’t too familiar with, and we were delighted to introduce those to him in this short video.
2022-04-06
Understanding Azure Data Factory Pricing
Learn how Azure Data Factory charges you for use and how to estimate what your charges would be based on a few examples.
2022-04-04
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Why you need to go beyond dynamic data masking
Data masking is defined as replacing sensitive data with a realistic fictional equivalent. But do you know there are 2 key types of Data masking, and what each offer? Join SQLServerCentral Editor, Steve Jones, in this 30-minute webinar to find out more.
2022-04-04
Working with MySQL Views
Views in MySQL allow you to save a predefined SQL query. Robert Sheldon explains the benefits of views and how to create and query them.
2022-04-04
Power BI in Grafana
An exciting new way of viewing your Power BI visuals. The functionality is a bit limited, but highly desired.
2022-04-01
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Exploring New SQL Prompt Features in SQL Toolbelt and SQL Toolbelt Essentials
Roseanna Whitelegg explores new SQL Prompt functionality that has been added to SQL Toolbelt and SQL Toolbelt Essentials to help teams increase their productivity, improve code quality, and make collaboration easier.
2022-04-01
Blogs
Query to Email….Well Formatted Email
By SteveHood79
When I get alerts from SQL Server I want it to do three things...
Announcements from the Microsoft Fabric Community Conference
By James Serra
A ton of new features for Microsoft Fabric were announced at the Microsoft Fabric Community...
Why Your SQL Server Backups Aren’t Enough
By Kevin3NF
SQL Server backups are database insurance – you don’t really appreciate them until disaster...
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