SQL: Different ways to generate sequence
There was a question from the op regarding adding a new column to a query output by generating the cyclic...
2017-02-09 (first published: 2017-02-06)
2,515 reads
Prashanth Jayaram
SQL Server 2016: JSON integration
Abstract
This article helps to explain the application of JSON data and the use of new SQL 2016 constructs that enable...
2017-01-23
5,396 reads
SQL Server: How to backup and replace text in all search string matching Stored Procedure(s)
Table of Contents
Problem Statement:-Solution:-Generate script for matching search string of all SP’s
Using sp_helptextUsing system view sys.proceduresGenerate modified SP’s scriptCreate Linked...
2017-01-12
1,345 reads
My Interview published on Microsoft Technet Blog
Wish you a Happy New Year to all the readers and technical enthusiasts!!!
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/wikininjas/2017/01/02/interview-with-a-sql-server-expert-and-wiki-ninja-prashanth-jayaram/
My interview is published on the Microsoft Technet blog...
2017-01-03
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PowerShell : Monitoring and Notification – Disk Space Alerts
“Microsoft Technet Guru – Gold Medal Winning Article- Nov, 2016”
Abstract
Monitoring disk space utilization of server(s) is the critical and important job for...
2016-12-19
1,024 reads
SQL Server: Discuss Execute(SQL) At LinkedServer
Abstract
This article details the use of “Execute AT LinkedServer” clause. It’s best in some ways when you are trying to run...
2016-11-09
1,686 reads
SQL : How to Find Unused Indexes details
The Dynamic Management View (DMV) named sys.dm_db_index_usage_stats that track index usage details of the database. This DMV gives an information about...
2016-11-01
629 reads
PowerShell : CSV – Disk Space Report – Excel
Abstract
Monitoring disk space utilization of server(s) is a critical and important job for any administrator. Keeping things organized might improve...
2016-10-24
953 reads
PowerShell: Extending Modules – System Parameter measurement
The Microsoft Technet Guru Award (August 2016) winning article – Silver
PowerShell: Extending Modules – System Parameter measurement
PowerShell: Extending Modules – System Parameter measurement
Abstract
The...
2016-10-03
972 reads
SQL Server: Monitoring Disk Space with FSUTIL command line utility
Table of Contents
IntroductionPre-requisitesData flowEnable xp_cmdshellDownloadSQL CodeOutputConclusionReferencesSee Also
Introduction
This article talks about one of SQL method to fetch the disk usage details...
2016-09-27
1,650 reads
Blogs
Are you getting value from your reporting?
By ChrisJenkins
Do you spend so long manipulating your data into something vaguely useful that you...
The Book of Redgate: SQL Server Central
By Steve Jones
It was neat to stumble on this in the book, a piece by me,...
Git forked
Forgive me for the title. Mentally I’m 12. When I started my current day...
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Microsoft Security Changes and SQL Server
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Expanding into Print
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Downtime Caused by the Postgres Transaction ID Wraparound Problem
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Question of the Day
The String Distance I
In SQL Server 2025, what is returned by this code:
SELECT EDIT_DISTANCE('Steve', 'Stan')
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