Gap Analysis Using Algebra
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2020-03-10
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T-SQL
Implementing Date Calculations in SQL
This article explains a way to use labels (last year, YTD, etc.) for report parameters.
2020-03-05
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Introduction to STRING_SPLIT function in SQL
This article explains the T-SQL function STRING_SPLIT() and demonstrates a creative use for it.
2020-03-02
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2020-03-02
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Mean Median Mode using SQL and DAX
This article explains how to calculate the important statistical functions, MEAN, MEDIAN, and MODE, in both T-SQL and DAX.
2020-02-28
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2020-02-27
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2020-02-27
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Introduction to Indexed Views in SQL Server
This article explains indexed views and provides an example that shows when they should be used to improve performance of a complex query.
2020-02-25
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Database Normalization in SQL with Examples
Gouri Shankar provides an overview of normalizing a database.
2020-02-18
88,660 reads
Handling Aggregations on a Poorly Designed Database
When the database design is not great, you may have to write some creative queries to get what you need.
2020-02-17
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Blogs
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A Quick Restore
While doing some testing of an application, I wanted to reset my environment after doing some testing with this code:
USE DNRTest BACKUP DATABASE DNRTest TO DISK = 'dnrtest.bak' GO /* Bunch of stuff tested here */RESTORE DATABASE DNRTest FROM DISK = 'dnrtest.bak' WITH REPLACEWhat happens if this runs, assuming the "bunch of stuff" isn't anything affecting the instance. See possible answers