SQL Server XML Schemas

When information is exchanged in XML format, there needs to be an agreement between the sender and receiver about the structure and content of the XML document. An XSD (XML Schema Definition Language) Schema can be used to enforce this contract and validate the XML data being exchanged. Jacob Sebastian's book explains all.

The Art of SQL Server FILESTREAM by Jacob Sebastian and Sven Aelterman

FILESTREAM is implemented as an extension to the VARBINARY(MAX) data type and allows large object data to be stored in a special folder on the NTFS file system, while bringing that data under the transactional control of SQL Server. This book describes both the way it works and the implementation, administration and troubleshooting of it.

The Art of SQL Server FILESTREAM by Jacob Sebastian and Sven Aelterman

FILESTREAM is implemented as an extension to the VARBINARY(MAX) data type and allows large object data to be stored in a special folder on the NTFS file system, while bringing that data under the transactional control of SQL Server. This book describes both the way it works and the implementation, administration and troubleshooting of it.

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TSQL Challenge 83 - Compare rows in the same table and group the data

The challenge is to compare the data of the rows and group the input data. The data needs to be grouped based on the Product ID, Date, TotalLines, LinesOutOfService.

TSQL Challenge 82 - Find elements that uniquely make up a group

The challenge is to find the Tax Code based on Price. Each sales amount is uniquely made up by the sum of one or more prices. Based on this you should assign the tax code to each price.

TSQL Challenge 81 - Create a Game schedule generator in TSQL

This challenge is to generate a game scheduler based on the Teams given in a table.

TSQL Challenge 80 - Find the minimal set of intervals without gaps

The challenge is to find the minimal set of intervals without creating gaps.

TSQL Challenge 79 - Finding the Islands

The challenge is to find the Islands(gaps) in sequential dates. You need to write a query to identify continuous intervals from the start date and end date.

TSQL Challenge 78 - Parse single field into multiple fields

The database field contains long string with data for Quantity and Parts. The challenge is to parse the data into separate (Quantity and Parts) fields for displaying in a report.

TSQL Challenge 77-Transform monthly resource efforts to weekly actuals

The challenge is to transform monthly resource efforts into weekly actuals.