2021-04-22
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Management Studio (SSMS)
How to Check SQL Server Version When Service is Not Running
In this article we look at several ways to find the version of SQL Server that is installed when the SQL Server service is not running.
2021-01-12
SQL Server Management Studio Database Diagram Support Objects Cannot be Installed
In this article we look at how to resolve the error database diagram support objects cannot be installed because the database does not have a valid owner.
2021-01-01
The Separation of Tools
SSMs and ADS are the new tools for SQL Server and the data platform, both of which are now available separately from SQL Server.
2020-11-02
516 reads
Adding Custom Stored Procedure Templates to SQL Server Management Studio and Visual Studio 2019
In this article we look at how to build a custom stored procedure template that can be used in either SSMS or Visual Studio for all new development.
2020-10-29
Top 5 SSMS Time Saving Tips
In this article we look at how you can use SSMS to filter objects, debug, drag and drop object names, add custom reports and use of operators for emails.
2020-10-15
How to Get Started with SQL Server Management Studio
Learn How to Get Started with SQL Server Management Studio with Brent Ozar.
2020-08-14
SQL Server Management Studio Connection to Integration Services Error Class Not Registered
In this article we look at some reasons why you cannot connect to SSIS using SQL Server Management Studio and how to solve the problem.
2020-08-04
2020-04-21
262 reads
SQL Server Attach and Detach Database Examples
In this article Dinesh Asanka looks at how to detach and attach a SQL Server database using the SSMS GUI and using T-SQL commands.
2020-01-30
Blogs
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Question of the Day
Fun with JSON I
I have some data in a table:
CREATE TABLE #test_data
(
id INT PRIMARY KEY,
name VARCHAR(100),
birth_date DATE
);
-- Step 2: Insert rows
INSERT INTO #test_data
VALUES
(1, 'Olivia', '2025-01-05'),
(2, 'Emma', '2025-03-02'),
(3, 'Liam', '2025-11-15'),
(4, 'Noah', '2025-12-22');
If I run this query, how many rows are returned?
SELECT *
FROM OPENJSON(
(
SELECT t.* FROM #test_data AS t FOR JSON PATH
)
) t; See possible answers