Improving the Performance of UPDATE Statements in SQL Server
Learn how to optimize UPDATE performance in SQL Server by examining three different methods of making large updates.
2025-03-26
4,124 reads
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Understanding SQL Server LEFT_SHIFT and RIGHT_SHIFT Functions
Learn how to use the LEFT_SHIFT and RIGHT_SHIFT bitwise functions in SQL Server 2022.
2025-03-19
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How to Download and Restore AdventureWorks 2019 Database
Learn how to download and restore AdventureWork 2019 Database.
2025-03-07
743 reads
Understanding the Logical Functions IIF and Choose in SQL Server 2022
Learn how to simplify conditional logic in SQL Server 2022 using the IIF and CHOOSE functions.
2025-03-05
2,977 reads
How to Download and Restore AdventureWorks 2022 Database
Learn how to download and restore the AdventureWorks 2022 database in SQL Server with this step-by-step guide.
2025-02-28
1,032 reads
Understanding Bit Manipulation Functions: BIT_COUNT, GET_BIT, and SET_BIT in SQL Server 2022
Learn how to use bit manipulation functions: BIT_COUNT, GET_BIT, and SET_BIT in SQL Server 2022's. Learn practical examples and common errors to simplify binary data management.
2025-02-17
1,952 reads
Understanding Data Type Conversion Functions in SQL Server with PARSE, TRY_PARSE, and TRY_CONVERT
Learn how to effectively use SQL Server's data type conversion functions PARSE, TRY_PARSE, and TRY_CONVERT
2025-02-07
2,046 reads
Attaching Multiple SQL Server Databases with DBCC CHECKPRIMARYFILE
Learn how to quickly and efficiently attach multiple SQL Server databases using the undocumented DBCC CHECKPRIMARYFILE command. Automate the process with minimal effort, saving time and reducing errors.
2025-01-27
1,463 reads
How to Avoid Incorrect Results When Using T-SQL Trigonometric Functions in SQL Server
Learn how to avoid common pitfalls when using T-SQL trigonometric functions in SQL Server.
2025-01-13
3,085 reads
Resolving Access Denied Errors During SQL Server Database Attachment
Learn how to resolve access denied errors when attaching databases in SQL Server. This guide explores file permission settings, focusing on the differences between Windows and SQL logins, and provides a step-by-step solution to prevent common attachment issues.
2025-01-10
1,126 reads
Blogs
CHOOSE’ing a Beer: #SQLNewBlogger
By Steve Jones
We recently published an article on CHOOSE at SQL Server Central. I thought it...
Don’t Treat Your Data Catalog Like a Data Museum
Introduction Treating your data catalog like a “data museum”—a static collection where information quietly...
The trade-offs associated with low-code solutions
Low-code solutions often accelerate development and make tasks accessible to people who can’t or...
Forums
SQL availability group and file server role answering from the same name
Hello, I'm tasked with setting up a 2 node server cluster that will host...
Microsoft Power BI Performance Best Practices: Learn practical techniques for building high-speed Power BI solutions Microsoft Power BI Performance Best Practices
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DbaTools With Powershell - Omit The Id Column on CSV Export?
I am learning DbaTools in Powershell, and my current project is exporting a CSV...
Question of the Day
Replacing a Null
What is returned from this code in SQL Server 2022?
DECLARE @value INT = NULL; SELECT ISNULL(@value, 100.5) AS Result;See possible answers