Case Statement Tricks
The CASE statement is a very flexible tool. Here are just a few of the tricks you can work with it.
2001-05-15
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Articles
DTS Basics
In this article, we get you started with the core knowledge you'll need to transform your data using DTS.
2001-05-15
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Incorrect Reporting of Date and Time in Performance Log Files
If you use performance log data and need to conduct time-sensitive analysis, watch out for this little feature in Windows 2000.
2001-05-15
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Non_Continuous Replication
Replicating continuously minimizes latency, but at a cost. If you're replicated a lot of databases, read this article for some ideas about how to trade latency for overhead by runnig your agents in non-continous mode.
2001-05-15
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Tech Tales
There is a web site devoted to humorous tales from the tech
support field. Check out these samples and submit your own.
2001-05-15
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2001-05-15
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2001-05-14
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New SQL Server 2000 Data Types
In the latest release of SQL Server, Microsoft has added a number of new data types to expand the functionality of SQL Server.
2001-05-14
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Removing Duplicate Rows
Ever have duplicate rows of data returned in a query? This article by Neil Boyle examines different techniques for removing duplicate rows.
2001-05-14
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Securing Your SQL Server
Poorly managed SQL Server Security can not only leave your SQL Server vulnerable, but also leave your NT Server and network open to attacks.
2001-05-14
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Blogs
How to find free space in Azure PosgreSQL
I wanted to figure out how big (or approximately how big) my dump file...
T-SQL Tuesday #180: Good enough is perfect Roundup
This month, I prompted bloggers to discuss whether good enough is perfect. Thank you to all...
Using SQL Compare with Read-only Access
By Steve Jones
Recently a customer asked if SQL Compare and SQL Data Compare can be used...
Forums
Compare rows within the same table
I have a table. Structure in script below. I have to compare and see...
Microsoft Recommendations for Update Stats?
I have an application team that is insisting on daily (and for some, weekly)...
how can i tell if our db2 driver is ms or ibm or other?
i see this in the definition of a linked server on our wh sql...
Question of the Day
A Strange Result
What does this code return in SSMS 20 from SQL Server 2019?
select '|' + CHAR(0)+'abc' + '|';See possible answers