DATEDIFF vs. DATEADD
Let’s talk about the DATEDIFF vs. DATEADD functions in SQL Server. Each one performs a different task. The former calculates...
2017-01-25
11,382 reads
Superman
SQL Server DBA Tips that Can Save Your Ass
On November 9th I presented a session in the PASS Database Administration Virtual Chapter. The title of the session was...
2016-12-12
371 reads
A Recap of PASS Summit 2016
Yes, it’s that time of the year again. It’s time for the annual PASS Summit. Just like every year, I...
2016-10-31
884 reads
Machine Learning – What is It Good For?
Machine Learning is a very powerful technology used in the field of predictive analytics. As far as I see it,...
2016-10-20
407 reads
Recap of My 24HOP Session – From XML to JSON
Yesterday I presented my session From XML to JSON as part of the 24 Hours of PASS online event. There...
2016-09-08
198 reads
Why Would I Want to Use JSON in SQL Server?
SQL Server 2016 offers built-in support for JSON, in a similar way to the support offered for XML since SQL...
2016-09-04
605 reads
Query Timeout of the Distribution Agent
Last week I got a call from one of our clients. They issued an ALTER TABLE command in order to...
2016-08-22
3,361 reads
SQL Server 2016 Cumulative Update 1
On July 25th Microsoft released the first cumulative update (#1) for SQL Server 2016. This is a good reason to...
2016-08-04
318 reads
Who the Hell is Going to Listen to SQL Server on the Radio
About 3 years ago Matan Yungman contacted me and said he has an interesting proposition. We met and talked about...
2016-07-21
274 reads
We Must Wait for SP1 before Upgrading to SQL Server 2016
This post is for T-SQL Tuesday, hosted by Michael Swart (blog | twitter). This month’s topic is all about SQL Server 2016
I’ve been...
2016-06-14
249 reads
Blogs
My 2024 in Data: Music
By Steve Jones
This is my last week of the year working (I guess I come back...
A New Word: Suente
By Steve Jones
suente– n. the state of being so familiar with someone that you can be...
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Timeout Error while executing a TSQL statement in Sql server Express Edition
I am getting the below error when I execute a SQL command in SQL...
Timeout Error while executing a TSQL statement in Sql server Express Edition
I am getting the below error when I execute a SQL command in SQL...
Sql script replace and rearrange numbers
Hi everyone. I have this table and this information. (left side of the image)...