Optimize Large SQL Server Insert, Update and Delete Processes by Using Batches
In this tip we look at the impact of running SQL Server processes in smaller batches instead of one large operation.
2022-09-23
Articles
Query processing architecture guide
he SQL Server Database Engine processes queries on various data storage architectures such as local tables, partitioned tables, and tables distributed across multiple servers. The following sections cover how SQL Server processes queries and optimizes query reuse through execution plan caching.
2022-09-23
Data Governance: Joining the Dots
Every organization must perform data governance. This requires planning, oversight, and control over the management, security, resilience and quality of data and over the use of data by the organization. In larger organizations, it can be a complex task. William Brewer explains what's involved.
2022-09-21
SQL Server and Oracle Transparent Data Encryption Differences and Similarities
In this article, we look at how to set up Transparent Data Encryption for SQL Server and Oracle along with the differences and similarities.
2022-09-21
How to visualize Python charts in Power BI part 3
In Part 3, we look at how to use Python to create more charts for Power BI.
2022-09-19
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Guide to Build Graph Node and Edge Tables with Azure Data Studio
Learn how to build graph node and edge tables using Azure Data Studio in this step-by-step guide.
2022-09-19
The Lock Escalation Threshold – Part 1
This article isn’t about the act of lock escalation itself, which is already well documented and generally well understood. Some myths (like row locks escalating to page locks) persist, but challenging those yet again probably wouldn’t change much.
2022-09-19
How to Use PowerShell to Set Secure SA Passwords in Bulk
Learn how you can bulk set passwords using PowerShell for all your instances.
2022-09-16 (first published: 2022-08-17)
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Managing Static Data in Flyway Database Development
If your database application requires 'static data' to function, then the best way to manage that data is using a view based on a derived table. This article demonstrates ways to create these views, depending on your RDBMS's capabilities, and how to build and manage them in development work, using Flyway and PowerShell.
2022-09-16
SQL WHERE Tutorial
In this article, we look at several different examples of how to use the SQL WHERE clause to narrow down searches for data in a SQL Server table.
2022-09-16
Blogs
From SQL Saturday to Day of Data
By ReviewMyDB
A behind-the-scenes look at Day of Data Jacksonville 2026, the transition from SQL Saturday,...
PostgreSQL 18 Finally Makes BUFFERS the Default. Here Is Why That Matters
You run EXPLAIN ANALYZE on a slow query, stare at the plan, and something...
A New Word: La Guadière
By Steve Jones
la guadière – n. a glint of goodness you notice in something that you...
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Running SQLCMD I
I run the SQLCMD utility as follows:
lcmd -S localhost -EI then type this (the 1> is the prompt):
1> select @@version goIf I hit enter, what happens? See possible answers