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
Management Studio (SSMS)
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
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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
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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
SQL Server Management Studio is as Relevant as Ever
In this Simple Talk editorial Kendra Little discusses how SSMS is as relevant as ever.
2019-10-10
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Question of the Day
Fixing the Error
On SQL Server 2025, I have a database that has this collation: SQL_Latin1_General_CP1_CI_AS. I decide I want to run this code:
SELECT UNISTR('*3041*308A*304C*3068 and good night', '*') AS 'A Classic';
I get this error:Msg 9844, Level 16, State 4, Line 24 The char/varchar input type uses an unsupported collation. Only a UTF8 collation is supported with char/varchar input type in UNISTR function.What is the easiest way to fix this error? See possible answers